The “OMG” Phase, and the Traps We Fall Into
This is the time when the problem has reached a critical mass of recognition. It’s generally characterized by an intense desire to know what, wh…
Category: SELF-CARE – finding peace
Shhhhhhh!!!
SILENCE. It's not nothingness. SILENCE. It's a settling, a focusing, a calming. It's a pause. SILENCE. What's in it for you?…
The Tree of Life Blessing
Artist Shiloh Sophia McCloud offers a poetic meditation on love, positivity, and self-care.
Scared & Hopeful – Thoughts on Our Child’s Early Sobriety
"At [100 days], we found ourselves with fairly high expectations – When will he get a job? Is he progressing through his step work? Does he…
It’s Not Either/Or … Your Health Counts Just As Much
A parent wrote me recently that it felt like he had PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) from having lived through his son’s active addiction a…
Self-Care for the Mind
How do we stop the negative tape loops in our heads and treat ourselves with greater compassion and positivity? In part 3 of our self-care series, we …
Do You Mind if I Give You a Bit of Advice?
Having a Loved One who struggles with addiction is one of the best ways to attract advice from all directions. Who to listen to? Who to igno…
Self-Care for the Body
How well are you caring for your body? ln today's frenetic world, men and women alike leave their bodies in the dusty trail of career pursui…
Caring for Yourself as You Care for Others
Do you ever find yourself feeling fatigued, resentful, angry, or stressed because you are putting your Loved One’s needs before your own? You ar…
Cows Do It With Grass, We Do It With Thoughts
If you were a cow, much of your day would be about eating. And part of your unique digestive process would involve ruminating: the process of bringing…