The PiNK Elephant in the Room

The PiNK Elephant in the Room

Last week, I had a conversation with a few people about Awareness. When is it that one recognizes that there may be some kind of challenge that may be affecting you? Does it happen for you when you're “down”?, or when you’re in the process of getting back up? Maybe it’s a rainy day and you're reflecting on life as you’re looking out the window.  This is a great generality of course as it should be since this is unique to YOU, the individual. There are innumerable things that YOU can find about…continue reading →
How to Manage YOUR Emotions

How to Manage YOUR Emotions

It's challenging. You hate making lists, but you’re asked to do so in situations where you have no other choice but to be there. You cleaned up after yourself and your partner comes and cleans up after you. You’re hoping to work on your project but are still awaiting that perfect time. You’re at work and just know that your boss is going to call you out. You’re reactive to the first misstep your partner takes since he “should know better”. The forecast says thunderstorms for the weekend. You’re cursing your trip and…continue reading →
Holiday Cheer: Have A Healthy One

Holiday Cheer: Have A Healthy One

It’s the Holiday season and you just began your recovery. You have been putting a few tactics to work in dealing with your friends and family, you’re beginning to recognize some of your triggers and are hopefully connecting with others in Recovery but you’re not quite at ease just yet. You might be fine one moment, just to have someone anger you the next. Your sleeping patterns have you coo-coo! since you’re having a hard time tossing and turning all night. You’re overly emotional with the thoughts of how you have affected your…continue reading →