by admin | Feb 13, 2024 | General
In 2018 I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. At that time, I was 30 years abstinent from all substances and in recovery from SUD (substance use disorder). Through treatment (working with a therapist and psychiatrist) I have learned how to live with my mental...
by admin | Feb 13, 2024 | General
I did not come into recovery by choice. This all began for me because I drove my car into a tree while under the influence of prescription drugs. You would think that would have been a wakeup call for me, but it wasn’t. I was in severe denial of my drug use, but even...
by admin | Feb 13, 2024 | General
It is in the quiet early mornings before I open my eyes that I give thanks and inhale God and exhale peace as I become open to its increase. In those quiet early morning moments and hours, I get the opportunity to concentrate on: The birds chirping outside my bedroom...
by admin | Feb 13, 2024 | General
One of the most important aspects of my journey in recovery has been my journey through spirituality. I choose the phrase journey THROUGH specifically as opposed to journey TO because that is exactly how my journey has occurred. It began as many of us have with a less...
by admin | Feb 13, 2024 | General
A big part of sobriety is being able to live life! Getting sober I thought my life was over and that I wouldn’t have fun anymore. Which has been far from the truth. In early recovery getting connected with other likeminded people who had want I wanted in sobriety was...
by admin | Feb 13, 2024 | General
I grew up being called a “tomboy”. I was more likely to be digging in the dirt and playing with toy trucks than dolls. That doesn’t mean anything, of course, but looking back I wonder if that was one of the first indications I would not identify as...
