If you listen carefully, you can hear Cupid groan as he dusts off his 2724-year-old quiver. It is the time of year for overpriced roses, gift certificates to the local nail salon and those horrible chalky heart-shaped candies with Valentines proverbs printed on them....
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Finding Purpose in Recovery
When I took my Recovery Coach training, one of the things that stuck with me the most, is a discussion we had on the theory of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Without going too far down the proverbial rabbit hole, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a model that places the...
The Dreaded New Year’s Resolution
The Holiday Season is in full swing and New Year’s Eve is fast approaching. Hopefully everyone was able to enjoy a safe and sober holiday with family, friends and loved ones. Whatever your experience may have been, just know that today is a brand-new day and with...
The Holiday Season in Recovery
I heard something awhile back from someone I admire in my recovery. He said, “pain is the fertilizer for spiritual growth.” Think about that for a second and let it sink in. What that means to me is, no matter how hard things get, how hopeless it seems or how dire the...
November Blog 2023
Feel the chill in the air? The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. The remnants of hollowed out Jack O’ Lanterns, being swapped out for pine comb wreaths. Gobble Gobble! Thanksgiving conjures up warm and fuzzy feelings for most. The thought of reuniting with family...
Gaming During the Pandemic Helped Me Stay Sober
When the pandemic first hit, the transition to working from home seemed like a blessing. For the first time in my career, I had free time to hang out with my kids, catch up on Netflix with my wife and even sneak in a game or two on the Xbox. I’m not going to lie....