There’s power in the pause. When I get quiet and breathe, even for one breath, I can feel gratitude seep back in.
Author: Rachel
Emotional Sobriety Is Freedom
Emotional sobriety provides an inner peace that enables us to pause and respond to life rather than react in regretful and unhealthy ways. Beyond physical sobriety, we gain the clear-headed ability to self-reflect, name our feelings, and answer them thoughtfully. The inner voice that once shouted now speaks rationally, and sometimes it even falls silent […]
Spoon and Cup Theory
Balancing Energy, Emotions, and Spirit One Day At A Time Living with a chronic illness requires a daily physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness check-in upon awakening. Spoon and Cup Theory offers a cross-referencing framework for a morning self-assessment of mind and body. Each day stands independent of the last and is paved with unknowns. There […]
More Than You Can Handle: Finding Strength in Hard Moments
There are times when life gives you more than you think you can handle. For me, there were moments when the thought of sobriety seemed impossible and living with a vision impacting disability felt devastating. The idea of living without these things that I depended on felt like more than I could take. But I’m […]
No Matter What: Sobriety & Stroke Recovery
Life in recovery doesn’t take a holiday or long weekend. Whether it’s navigating sobriety, stroke recovery, living with migraines, or a vestibular disorder, perseverance is not an option. It is a requirement. A mantra in sobriety is simple: “I don’t drink no matter what.” That concept runs deep for me. For stroke survivors, those dealing […]
Survival Mechanism: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction
Overcoming alcohol addiction is achievable by cultivating spiritual strength and well-being and embracing a supportive recovery community.
Honesty and Judgment in Recovery
Honesty and judgment are two aspects of recovery that can significantly impact our journey toward sobriety and personal growth.
Unwrapping the Unexpected Gifts in Dual Recovery
As I celebrate my 50th birthday, I am filled with gratitude for the unexpected gifts that recovery has brought into my life.
Disability Guilt: Being Disabled Is Not Your Fault
Why do we experience disability guilt and its detrimental effects on our well-being, and what are effective strategies for managing it?
Grounding Techniques for Stroke Recovery
Grounding techniques in stroke recovery allows us to acknowledge the hard stuff and uncover subtle blessings of our new reality.