Embracing Disappointment: Navigating Life’s Unexpected Turns with Positivity
I wanted to open with this for the New Year because I thought it might be a good thing to acknowledge some of our feelings about the disappointment we might...
Thinking About Buying a Gift for Yourself?
I suggest buying this book! A Lifeline for Families: A Parent’s Review of “Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change”. Yes, I am that parent, Cassandra (: Review:...
Keeping the Peace During the Holiday Season When Addiction is Present
Tips for Self-Care and Supporting our Loved Ones. As a side, note these tips work even if addiction is not present. The holiday season is said to be a time...
Embracing the Diversity of Recovery: Understanding That There Is Not Just One Way to Overcome Addiction
Addiction is a complex and deeply personal struggle that affects individuals from all walks of life. It is important to recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. Each...
Harm Reduction? REALLY?
Okay Folks, today ’s Blog Post is about Harm Reduction. That seems to be a hot topic these days. It has been around for many, many years actually. It is...
Acceptance as a tool for keeping your sanity, when your Loved One struggles with addictive behaviors
ACCEPTANCE IS NOT APPROVAL. I really struggled with that for quite some time. For a few years actually. I would like to look at the definition for acceptance together. I...
