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 Lisa Nixon | Oct 21, 2020 | Authors, LGBTQ+, Lisa Wall, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Recovery Support
The Impact of Pronouns in Women’s Recovery Spaces Honoring Trans Women & Non-Binary Individuals in the SHE RECOVERS® Community SHE RECOVERS® Foundation She / Her / Hers + They / Them / Theirs are pronouns you will hear resonating within the SHE RECOVERS... by BoutiqueByDesign | Nov 27, 2019 | Addiction & Substance Use, Recovery Pathways & Resources
Genes, Addiction, & Personality (GAP) Study SHE RECOVERS® is proud to share our support and recruitment effort for VCU’s “The Genes, Addiction, and Personality” (GAP) study. As a person in long term recovery who also just happens to be a (former) researcher... by BoutiqueByDesign | Sep 26, 2019 | Healthcare & Allied Professionals, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Recovery Support
Understanding Harm Reduction September is Recovery Month and interviewing Michelle Bilan about Harm Reduction was definitely a highlight of the month for me. Michelle, a member of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is an RN, BN, MN, ACRN and has worked in Saskatchewan... 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 Erin W | Mar 7, 2018 | Authors, Erin W, Radical Self Love, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Spirituality & Mindfulness
Sarah Blondin’s meditations and “Live Awake” project are helping women find new insights and peace from within themselves.
by Erin W | Jan 29, 2018 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Codependency & Relationships, Erin W, Radical Self Love, Recovery Pathways & Resources
We need understanding. We need grace. These things are harder to find than they should be in our culture that insists on easy answers to black and white questions. Meanwhile, we are all living – and dying – in complex shades of gray.
by Erin W | Jan 5, 2018 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Authors, Co-Addiction, Drugs, Erin W, Recovery Pathways & Resources, Sex & Love, Work
Change really is hard at first. That is why we resist it. This is the first in a three-part series that looks at what we need once we decide to do the work change requires.
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, 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 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 | 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 | 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 Dawn Nickel | Aug 20, 2016 | Authors, Dawn Nickel, Recovering Out Loud, Recovery Pathways & Resources
WE DO RECOVER – AND SOMETIMES WE DO IT – IN CYBERSPACE When Taryn and I first sat down to identify a list of the women we think are doing great online work spreading the word about recovery, we soon realized that the list could get very long! There are so... 
