by Blog Admin | Oct 27, 2022 | Abuse, Childhood, Codependency & Relationships, Recovering Out Loud, Sex & Love, Trauma
I Was the Daughter and Partner of a Porn Addict Anonymous “If your partner or child tells you that your use of porn is causing them harm, it might be harmful for you too.” People with substance use disorder are increasingly recovering out loud, but when it comes to... by Blog Admin | May 28, 2019 | Authors, Codependency & Relationships, Community Member, Recovery Pathways & Resources
For every condition, there is a divine and perfect solution, and the perfect tools to reveal the healing that is perfect for you. You don’t have to figure this out or do it alone. Let’s get down to the core of your forgiveness process and get you safely home!
by Blog Admin | Apr 21, 2018 | Addiction & Substance Use, Authors, Community Member, Radical Self Love, Spirituality & Mindfulness, Work
I’ve come to know and believe that each of us has a soul message that only we can share, and if we don’t discover this message, the world misses out on a beautiful offering.
by Blog Admin | Jul 22, 2017 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Community Member, Recovering Out Loud, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Work
Guest Blog Post by Lucy Rocca Exactly six years ago, I drank my last alcoholic drink. It was a bottle of strong cider (I didn’t even like cider but had found it lurking in my fridge), and I consumed it on top of the three bottles of wine that I’d been working my way... by Blog Admin | Jun 28, 2017 | Addiction & Substance Use, Authors, Codependency & Relationships, Erin W, Radical Self Love, Work
Guest Blog Post by Caroline McGraw Oh honey, I know what you’re like. You are a driven, high-achieving woman trying so very hard to be perfect. You have a staggering helping of responsibilities on your plate. You’re the conscientious planner, the purposeful... by Blog Admin | Jun 13, 2017 | Authors, Community Member, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Trauma
GUEST BLOG POST BY CHELSEY SILVERIA, LCSW (CLEARVIEW TREATMENT PROGRAMS) Has a therapist ever suggested PE therapy for you? Have you ever felt unsure about what that means and the potential impact or usefulness of this therapy? PE stands for Prolonged Exposure.... by Blog Admin | Jun 8, 2017 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Community Member, Recovery Pathways & Resources
GUEST POST BY CAROLINE BLACK Most of us recovering from addiction are open to the idea of accessing extra help. Regardless of whether we need constant or occasional help, having access to innovative resources and tools can only be a good thing. If you need help... by Blog Admin | May 17, 2017 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Community Member, Drugs, Radical Self Love, Spirituality & Mindfulness
Relapse is common in early recovery from drug or alcohol abuse. Many long-term alcoholics and drug addicts fail the first time they attempt to quit. This is because the intense cravings experienced by substance abusers are actually due to changes in brain chemistry.... by Blog Admin | May 17, 2017 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Community Member, Radical Self Love, Recovering Out Loud, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Work
I felt the crack split slowly beneath my feet as it gave way and I plunged into the deep freezing water. Grab my camera! I shouted as the weight of my wool coat got heavy and my body began to sink into the lake. I looked up at my friend Rae standing just a few feet... by Blog Admin | May 2, 2017 | Addiction & Substance Use, Authors, Community Member, Radical Self Love, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Spirituality & Mindfulness
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant (American Philosopher and Historian) “Habit is the intersection of knowledge (what to do), skill (how to do), and desire (want to do).” – Stephen Covey (The 7... by Blog Admin | Mar 19, 2017 | Authors, Codependency & Relationships, Community Member, Mothers of High Needs Children, Radical Self Love, Recovery Support
The baby is crying, the dog is barking, your husband is snoring, and you look over at the clock and realize you went to bed just five hours ago. You grab the baby; let the dog out, and sleepwalk to the coffee pot. The dishes from the night before are still piled high... by Blog Admin | Mar 12, 2017 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Coach & Teacher Contributions, Drugs, Kelly Fitzgerald Junco, Radical Self Love
Years ago when I heard people got massages, or went to meditation, or took a “me” day I would scoff. How do they have time or money to do that? Seems like a complete waste of time to me. No one takes bubble baths in their 20s. Sure a massage might be nice, but it’s a... by Blog Admin | Feb 12, 2017 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Codependency & Relationships, Community Member, Drugs, Recovering Out Loud, Spirituality & Mindfulness
No matter how far down the road to recovery I go, I find myself from time to time, in a hole. Or, I notice that I am acting out in behaviors that are unhelpful to me. When these things become apparent to me I nearly always discover it’s because my balance is... by Blog Admin | Jan 13, 2017 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Community Member, Drugs, Recovery Pathways & Resources
After hitting her rock bottom in 2002, Sarah Roberts went on a personal and inward journey towards health and fitness to heal herself from the trauma of alcohol addiction. In 2015, she launched her blog, SarahTalksFood.com, as a way to share her story and help others who struggle to know that they are not alone. Sarah is the author of the book The 28 Day Kick The Sugar Challenge, where she helps readers develop a healthier relationship with food and with themselves using tools, recipes, and strategies that lead them towards greater self-trust, self-respect and self-love.
by Blog Admin | Jan 4, 2017 | Authors, Community Member, Radical Self Love, Recovering Out Loud
Rose Lockinger is a passionate member of the recovery community. A rebel who found her cause, she uses blogging and social media to raise the awareness about the disease of addiction.
by Blog Admin | Dec 11, 2016 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Community Member, Recovery Pathways & Resources
Susie Hopson-Blum is an owner, founder and Director of Admissions of New Method Wellness Treatment Center, a premier dual diagnosis treatment center. In long term recovery herself (28 years), Hopson-Blum’s experience managing and directing a behavioral health treatment facility began in 2006 when she opened a sober living house, Sober Pacific Living. As clients continued to come in the door with a passion for treatment and recovery, Hopson-Blum used her professional expertise and personal experience to create New Method Wellness, a substance abuse treatment center that takes a holistic approach to recovery.
by Blog Admin | Dec 9, 2016 | Addiction & Substance Use, Authors, Community Member, Drugs
It’s probably true that when most of us think about people addicted to drugs, the pictures that pop up are of younger or middle-aged persons, not seniors. Indeed, most people and service agencies focus on addiction as experienced by the younger generations. Often, older addicts are neglected or even ignored. Yet, according to a recent study at the Gerontological Society of America, there was a 78% increase in the number of emergency health visits among older adults who abused prescription or illicit drugs between 2006 and 2012. Abuse of opioids accounted for around 11% of this figure. The study was carried out among over 71,000 seniors, with more than 50% aged 65 to 74 years. According to researchers, almost half of the emergency room visits came from people 75 years and above.
by Blog Admin | Nov 13, 2016 | Authors, Community Member, Recovering Out Loud
After hitting her rock bottom in 2002, Sarah Roberts went on a personal and inward journey towards health and fitness to heal herself from the trauma of alcohol addiction. In 2015, she launched her blog, SarahTalksFood.com, as a way to share her story and help others who struggle to know that they are not alone. Sarah is the author of the book The 28 Day Kick The Sugar Challenge, where she helps readers develop a healthier relationship with food and with themselves using tools, recipes, and strategies that lead them towards greater self-trust, self-respect and self-love.
by Blog Admin | Nov 2, 2016 | Authors, Community Member, Recovering Out Loud
So excited to introduce Heidi Smith as our Recovery Entrepreneur of the Month. Addictive Designs is based in Vancouver Canada. The messages on Heidi’s beautiful designs are carefully thought out and printed on high-quality material T-shirts or Tanks. As the creator of the product line, Heidi’s own history of addiction and recovery adds both credence and value to the products’ messages.
by Blog Admin | Oct 30, 2016 | Authors, Community Member, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Spirituality & Mindfulness
In this guest blog post, recovery coach Beverly Sartain introduces us to some of the principles of Spiritual Psychology. Spiritual Psychology is a blend of spirituality and science. It uses elements of both traditional psychology and spirituality in order to help individuals feel better and more content with their lives.
by Blog Admin | Sep 30, 2016 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Codependency & Relationships, Community Member, Drugs, Sex & Love
In her new book, Sex in Recovery and in this guest post, Jen Matesa takes on an often taboo topic in recovery – sex.
by Blog Admin | Aug 22, 2016 | Authors, Codependency & Relationships, Community Member, Grief & Loss
In this guest post, Alaina Baskerville-Bridges ponders the relevance of Elizabeth Kübler-Ross’ five stages of grief to both her own recovery – and a social media crisis experienced by her young daughter.
by Blog Admin | Aug 15, 2016 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Community Member
Have you ever stopped drinking for a couple of weeks or months and then fallen off the wagon, beaten yourself up, and wondered why you can’t stick with it? Or, have you stopped drinking, but used other addictive substances or behaviors in place of alcohol? Available research on the craving brain is vast. In this guest blog post, Jolene Park provides insights into one or more elements that may be your missing link.
by Blog Admin | Apr 11, 2016 | Authors, Coach & Teacher Contributions, Coach & Teachers, Intentions & Guiding Principles
Very early in my recovery I came to understand and accept that my life had become completely unmanageable and it was falling apart because of my addictions. I saw – finally and clearly – that regardless of all the reasons or excuses for why I had ended up in that exact place, ultimately it was going to be up to me to take responsibility for myself if I wanted out of the pain.
