Life can take unexpected turns, and when a parent experiences a stroke, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for both the affected parent and their children. In this blog, we will explore the importance of helping children cope with a parent’s stroke. It’s a situation filled with emotions, confusion, and adjustments, but with […]
Author: Rachel
Progress Not Perfection
My progress improves exponentially when it starts with fear and anxiety. Progress doesn’t always look like what you pictured.
Who I Am
As a sober alcoholic I’m being constantly molded into who I am one day at a time, shifting my mindset from fear to recognize the opportunity.
Illnesses Deep Within Us
Deep down within us there are illnesses that can’t be seen, including depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, anger, loneliness, and despair.
Baking For the Brain
By practicing willingness, I’ve been enjoying the benefits of baking in recovery and enjoying the journey rather than just the destination.
Freedom From Dependence
Freedom from dependence comes when I admit complete defeat. After two years of discomfort and denial, I made the decision that I could not continue to live with the chronic pain in my head, simply ignoring it.
The Deceptive Nature of Comfort
I’ve learned to get comfortable being uncomfortable and not to seek comfort in unhealthy things, but rather, in things that help me grow.
Sense of Sobriety
With increased awareness of my senses in sobriety, without the numbing effect of alcohol, I feel from beginning, through the middle, to the end. I am learning to pause and look back over my shoulder to say, “I just did that, and it didn’t kill me.” The more I feel from beginning to end, the more I welcome feelings and the more confident I am in my ability to handle each and every one of them.
Doing the Work in Recovery
If I’m not taking action in recovery, doing the work, and seeking joy, then I’m just standing there letting the ball hit me in the face, over and over and over again.
Face the Future With Courage
Courage is a story we tell ourselves in the face of adversity, fear, and anxiety. Practice courageous story-telling with yourself.