THiS ReCoVeRY LiFE Turns ONE !

THiS ReCoVeRY LiFE Turns ONE !

A year ago, I set out to let you know that recovery is possible and that you are NOT alone. Even though more and more people speak out about their experiences with addiction and recovery, stigma continues rampant in our society. The same way that people feel it “normal” to drink a six pack at the Sunday BBQ, take the extra few pills for their pain, eat a pint of ice cream when they’re mad at their partner or rationalize acting out after someone else “did something” to them, it is up to…continue reading →
National Recovery Month: September 2016

National Recovery Month: September 2016

September is National Recovery Month. It is a time where ALL things Recovery are celebrated! The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery defines that “People are in Recovery when they say they are”. That is a wonderful thing since it has as many meanings as there are individuals. A person is in recovery after their cast is removed. A person is in recovery after their heart has been broken. A person is in recovery after they start a new job. A person is in recovery after they get stood up on a date. A…continue reading →
Connecting Soul

Connecting Soul

When was the last time that you accomplished something COMPLETELY by yourself? Was there ABSOLUTELY no one else involved? What were the materials you used? Did you create those materials yourself? Did you learn how to create these materials out of necessity? ..or did they happen to just be there? What was this thing that you made? Was it a sand castle? Were you at the beach or at the lake? In your backyard? How did you get to your location? Did you know the way on your own? Did you go naked?…continue reading →