When the idea of working from first came about, I’d be lying if I said my inner alcoholic, single mom self wasn’t super excited. Thoughts of sleeping in late, never leaving my pajamas, and snacking all day flooded my thoughts. The truth is, I never actually thought about the reality of being isolated at home all day. ... Read More
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How to Excel at the Work from Home Rhythm in Recovery
How Alumni Family Helps Each Other Overcome Addiction
When I was first prompted to write an article on this topic, excited would be an understatement for how I felt. When I look back and think about the people who have influenced my recovery, a flood of emotions consumes me for the better. I have truly been graced with an army of amazing, unconditional, graceful, and ... Read More
The Power of Words: How to Handle and Respond to Ignorant Comments About Addiction
Words have the power to make or break us. Kind words can make us feel on top of the world, while hurtful words can destroy our self-esteem and take us down a dark path. Words have the power to shift our perception of the world. As a content writer, I understand the importance of the language I use. The words we use can ... Read More
How to Recognize Signs of Trauma in Children of Addicted Parents
Regardless of age, we are always influenced by our parents. These influences are not solely the genetic factors inherited from our biological parents, but also their behaviors, habits, morals, and communication skills we learn from our caregivers. Life with an alcoholic and/or drug addicts and be unpredictable, ... Read More
Helping Kids Cultivate Empathy About Mental Health Conditions
Cultivating empathy? This idea can be a complex situation if you believe empathy is an innate, fixed trait that some people are born with and others lack. However, empathy is not an all-or-nothing concept. In fact, it would be fair to say that empathy isn’t a trait that unfolds automatically in every situation. More ... Read More
5 Ways to Embrace a Spiritual Connection with Nature
Modern living is consistently packed with the hustle and bustle of too many tasks, unrelenting technological advancements, too many people to please, too many fears, and seemingly not enough time. Add on the complexity of living in recovery from addiction and it can be overwhelming, frustrating, and absolutely ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: Faith, Fellowship, and Finding a Higher Purpose
There is no question that spirituality is a vital component of recovery. However, the topic of religion and a Higher Power is most certainly a taboo for individuals struggling with addiction and recovery. I'll speak for myself and say that when I first got sober, I was thoroughly convinced that I had fallen too far ... Read More
Overcoming the Stigma of Therapy
Understanding the complicated relationship between addiction and mental illness has been a debatable topic for quite some time. In fact, many people refuse to correlate the two and view addiction and even mental illness as an “excuse” for moral failing and lack of “willpower.” Let me give a little firsthand experience ... Read More
