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PTSD is a tricky beast. While the diagnostic symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, emotional and physical reactions to triggers, avoidance, increased negative impacts, and sometimes dissociative occurrences are across the board, from what I have seen, navigating PTSD and its impacts are different for everyone. Just as ... Read More

In today’s society, a lot of people base their identity on their employment. What they do, their position, their salary, it’s what a lot of people base whether they are content or not in life. It’s an unfortunate truth but we live in a materialistic society here in the states. It’s safe to universally say that work, ... Read More

Many things are hard about recovery; I could write a list of 50 different angles on what makes recovery a tough thing to conquer. One of those top reasons would be that it takes time to reap the benefits truly. The phrase 'it takes time' is something those suffering from addiction do not sit well with. In general, ... Read More

Let's state the obvious right away, romantic relationships are complicated, very hard. It's a fantastic feeling to meet someone and have them mutually feel the same way as you do. I would even label a relationship's 'honeymoon phase' as a narcotic. You can get drunk on the feeling, and it's great! Love is a ... Read More

Entering recovery is so much more than just abstaining from drugs and alcohol. The people who truly excel in recovery treat it like a way of life. The 12-steps are a way of life, not a school you complete and graduate from. One of the most accurate facts I have to remind myself almost daily is that I am powerless ... Read More

Relapse. It's a word that is discussed a lot in recovery, as expected. It's our worst fear whether we are newly entering recovery or an old-timer of 30 years. The absolute worst thing anyone in recovery could do is pick a drink or drug up again. Sadly, relapse rates are very high across the board. Why is ... Read More

I was 20 years old when I had my first baby. I was a kid, preparing to have a kid. All of the wonderful women in my life did their best to throw their best mom hacks my way in preparation for this new role I was taking on. However, I’m not sure anyone prepared me for the toll becoming a new mom would take on my mental ... Read More

Relationships are hard, and the complexities present differently. Whether it’s family, friends, co-workers or an intimate relationship, we are all nuanced as human beings and the dynamic with nearly every person involved in your life is unique in its own way. The most intense relationships we will experience in our ... Read More