by Lisa Nixon | Sep 14, 2023 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Community Member, Disordered Eating & Body Image, Drugs, Grief & Loss, Holistic Recovery, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Radical Self Love, Recovery Support, Sex & Love
A Radical Self Love Meditation Guided by SHE RECOVERS® Founder Taryn Strong “We understand that the practice of radical self-love is paramount to our well-being.” ~ SHE RECOVERS Foundation, Intention & Guiding Principle ~ In honor of #RecoveryMonth we... by Lisa Nixon | Sep 1, 2023 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Co-Addiction, Community Member, Disordered Eating & Body Image, Drugs, Grief & Loss, Holistic Recovery, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Radical Self Love, Recovery Support, Sex & Love, Work
77 ways to practice radical self-love “We understand that the practice of radical self-love is paramount to our well-being.” ~ SHE RECOVERS Foundation, Intention & Guiding Principle ~ In celebration of National Recovery Month the following suggestions... by BoutiqueByDesign | Sep 15, 2022 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Co-Addiction, Community Member, Drugs, Holistic Recovery, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Radical Self Love, Recovery Support, Sex & Love, Work
73 ways to celebrate and create connection with yourself ( body, mind, emotions & spirit!) “Recovery is a journey to wholeness. We learn to take care of our body, mind, and spirit.” ~ SHE RECOVERS Foundation, Intention & Guiding Principle ~ In celebration of... by BoutiqueByDesign | Jul 13, 2021 | Authors, Black, Indigenous, & Women of Color, Community Member, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Recovery Support
Greenhouses of Grace By Elora M. Kindred, SHE RECOVERS® Coach in training, SHE RECOVERS Friend of the Foundation, & SHE RECOVERS Support for BIWOC Community Member “At first glance, I am a middle-aged Black woman. Belonging to a fellowship such as the SHE... by BoutiqueByDesign | Jul 8, 2021 | Authors, Black, Indigenous, & Women of Color, Community Member, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Recovery Support
Live Without Apologies:I Found My Voice and I’m Going to Use It By Abigail Johnson, SHE RECOVERS Community Member “There is power in rediscovering your own voice, and I had forgotten that…But luckily my girls, my girls reminded me of that. They reminded me of my... by BoutiqueByDesign | Jun 7, 2021 | Authors, Community Member, LGBTQ+, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Recovery Support
LGBTQIA2+ Recovery Matters. Shout Out the Truth! By Elizabeth A. Stanard, Community Member, SHE RECOVERS® Foundation “As we celebrate Pride this month, let’s shout out the truth that LGBTQIA2+ recovery matters. Until we identify and eradicate all of the systemic,... by BoutiqueByDesign | Jun 7, 2021 | Authors, Community Member, LGBTQ+, Recovery Support
A Lesbian in Recovery Sits in this Chair By Cary Kelley Wright, Volunteer Facilitator, SRF Support For LGBTQ+ “My name is Cary Kelley Wright, and I am a 57-year-old lesbian in recovery from alcohol use disorder.” There were so many times during the years when I was... by BoutiqueByDesign | Feb 11, 2021 | Authors, Community Member, Radical Self Love
Transforming Wounds Into Scars Through Radical Self Love By Mallory Bales “When I look a certain way I am lovable” “When I have an open heart I am lovable” “When I am articulate I am lovable” “When I am perfect I am lovable” Do any of these sound familiar to... by BoutiqueByDesign | Feb 10, 2021 | Authors, Black, Indigenous, & Women of Color, Community Member, Racial Trauma, Recovery Support, Trauma
Be Brave, Go Deep, & Grow : Honoring Our Black Herstory By Ester Nicholson My reflections on being brave, going deep, and growing in recovery – in honor of Black History Month. I think I was a slave in another life time. I was either a slave or a slave owner... by Lisa Nixon | Dec 9, 2020 | Addiction & Substance Use, Authors, Community Member, Intentions & Guiding Principles, Radical Self Love, Recovering Out Loud
All I want for the holidays is donations to the SHE RECOVERS Foundation. Here’s why: They’re lifesavers! I could leave it at that, but I hope you read on to hear how they truly changed the trajectory of my life. If you’re glad that I am alive today, you have SHE RECOVERS to thank for it.
by Lisa Nixon | Nov 25, 2020 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Community Member, Intentions & Guiding Principles, Recovering Out Loud
As a Director of a Fortune 500 Company, I felt like I would rather die than get help for my drinking. I really feared that my career would be over if I sought the help I needed. Instead, as a result of connecting with and receiving support from the SHE RECOVERS® community, everything in my life has improved significantly. Now, it’s my turn to give back to this lifeline organization.
by Lisa Nixon | Nov 24, 2020 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Community Member, Recovering Out Loud
Recovery IS empowering. You can own your story. You can have a life you never dreamed possible. SHE RECOVERS® and my recovery path have both given my life new meaning. I no longer feel isolated, alone, and afraid. I have rich and restorative friendships. I have love and self-acceptance. I have a purpose. I feel real joy, connection, and gratitude.
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 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 | 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 Dawn Nickel | Jan 26, 2017 | Authors, Community Member, Events & Gatherings, Recovering Out Loud, Recovery Pathways & Resources
Note from Dawn and Taryn: We met Kelly in August, 2014 when she attended her first retreat with us. She has since become a close friend and a leader in our community. We are so excited to introduce her here and in the not too distant future will welcome her as a... 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.
