Recovery Day Four

Recovery Day Four

Today we’ll take a moment to think about what we put in our bodies. For many years I used a lot of different substances to get the altered effect that I wanted in my mind or body. Today in recovery, we’re pretty much doing the same thing except for the fact that we’re looking to avoid alcohol and other drugs. The foods that we eat, water that we drink and movements that we make can now help determine how we feel physically and mentally. When I was still using, my healthy food for…continue reading →
Get What you Need: Guts to Recover

Get What you Need: Guts to Recover

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 →
Suicide Alternatives

Suicide Alternatives

Just a few weeks ago, the beloved Chris Cornell, world renowned voice of the 90’s grunge movement committed suicide. I was crushed as my own life flashed before my eyes. In 2008, I left my I.D. and wallet at my family’s home while I walked 5 miles through fields and woodlands and climbed the north end of a Western European castle, walking on the ledge at its highest point contemplating the step off. In 2007, I ran out into a busy intersection in NYC wishing to get hit by the oncoming bus. Going…continue reading →