The Hard, Worthy Work of Being on His Side
There’s nothing easy about communication with a Loved One who’s convinced they have no issues to address. But with kindness, clarity, and preparat…
Category: AUTHORS / EXPERTS – Annie Highwater (Unhooked)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): An Introduction and Some Tips
The condition of PTSD (or C-PTSD) was at one time referred to as being “shell-shocked.” Both terms describe a state of intense and disturbing thou…
He Outfoxed Us!
How could this have happened? This family can't believe the scene in front of their eyes. After they stopped providing cash to their LO…
Toxic Moods
We hear a lot about Serenity in recovery programs. For me personally, developing Serenity meant no longer being codependent to four dynamics when they…
Podcast #71 — Dominique Interviews Annie Highwater on Her Journey Thus Far
Dominique interviews Annie Highwater on her journey to her current vocation. Annie speaks of the feelings of craziness and chaos she grew up in: "…
Podcast #65 — What Is Peer Support? With Thrive CEO Brian Bailys
(37:08) In today's episode of Coming Up for Air, Annie Highwater focuses on peer support. She interviews Brian Bailys, Thrive CEO and creator…
What Does Being “In Denial” Actually Mean: In Denial Definition
Acceptance of a painful reality is a process and takes time. If it's happening to you, be open to the truth and gentle with yourself. If it's happenin…
Podcast #63 — Heartland High: Ohio’s First Recovery School
(54:15) Columbus, Ohio. Annie Highwater meets with some of Heartland High's key staff members, making for an uplifting and heartfel…
Podcast #62 — Katie Donovan – A Mother’s Addiction Journey
(1hr10mins) In this episode of Coming Up for Air, Annie Highwater and Katie Donovan share thoughts about how the active addiction of their c…
We’re Living Through Hell – Is There Any Reason to Keep Hoping It Might Get Better?
A new member feels her son's addiction is a living hell and wonders if there's any hope. Cravings seem to rule his life. Fear and depression a…