They Say It’s Your Birthday: Stayin Alive !

They Say It’s Your Birthday: Stayin Alive !

  • Posted on December 16, 2017
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This time of the year is always fragile for me. Holidays have always been difficult for me since my family is strewn across the ocean in a few foreign countries. For many of us, it starts at Thanksgiving and my birthday is right after. I recall turning 6 and wanting a guitar for my birthday. When I was gifted a plastic one, I didn’t want it, specifically stating that it “was not real”. I threw it and it broke as it smashed on the side of the iron radiator. I was reprimanded with…continue reading →
Get What you Need: Guts to Recover

Get What you Need: Guts to Recover

  • Posted on November 22, 2017
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It matters not how long it’s taken. The important thing is that you’ve made it this far and you are here to experience the next opportunity. The decision to do something about your challenge(s) is all you really need. Once you’ve decided, you can do something about it.. What is it that has been so challenging for you? What needs are not being met? What do you want to accomplish? … WHAT ? Why is it that you want to do something about it? Why do you want to accomplish_(what)_? What is your…continue reading →
Transitions: YOUR Next Step

Transitions: YOUR Next Step

  • Posted on November 10, 2017
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There will come a point that it will be time to move on. Detox is not quite a day at the spa. Usually, they’re pretty drab institutional settings, but they may be the kind of life saver that may be available at that moment. It’s not uncommon that people go to detox and then continue using their substance of choice shortly after. Sweating profusely through the night while being in constant physical pain for a few days is enough mental anguish to make anyone want to run out the door before getting to…continue reading →