There’s a reason why children whose parents gave them plenty of structure grow up to be psychologically healthy. The rules and guidelines of the family help the child develop and grow. The structure provides a sense of safety for the child. When a child feels safe, he or she is more able to explore, learn, […]
Living in a city has a lot of perks. You generally will have the opportunity to get out and do something, both day and night. There are celebrations, festivals, events, and all kinds of fun things to do. Most cities are so full of personality that you can allow yourself to be consumed with the […]
There is so much to learn when you make the decision to seek treatment for your addiction. It is scary, no doubt. You will meet new people. You will have to talk about uncomfortable topics. You will have to dig deep to discover many things in therapy that you have spent years running from. And, […]
Sobriety doesn’t happen overnight – though you probably already know this. It is a process – and a lifelong one, at that. While it may be a bit of a struggle at first, you will slowly move from the deepest, darkest places of struggle in your life to the discovery that a whole new life […]
Sobriety itself can help you with your mental well-being. It is an opportunity for your body to begin healing and regaining its natural processes – without the use of drugs or alcohol. In turn, it balances out the chemicals in your brain – making your mental function less foggy. Unfortunately, handling the mental aspect of […]
Just because you are sober doesn’t mean your life should be dull and lonely. You can still get out there and partake in social functions of all kinds – tailgating, parties, barbecues, even after work happy hours – the only difference is that you need to approach them differently and in an eyes-wide-open sort of […]
Fear. It is an emotion that makes us feel threatened or that we may be harmed. We tend to run from the things that scare us or make us fearful. When in recovery, we have overcome so many obstacles that when we are hit with these new fears, we don’t necessarily understand where they came […]
