Why do we experience disability guilt and its detrimental effects on our well-being, and what are effective strategies for managing it?
Tag: sobriety
Summer Sobriety: Thriving in the Heat with Creativity
Summer brings with it festive memories of drinking which can make sobriety a bit more strenuous during this season.
Seasons of Recovery: Each Serves a Purpose
Each season of stroke recovery and sobriety is necessary and brings us closer to acceptance, joy, and serenity.
Leading by Example In Recovery: Teachable Moments for Our Kids
I’m sculpting adversity into life lessons for my kids by leading by example through pain, fear, courage, and little victories in recovery.
Flipping the Script on the Serenity Prayer
My understanding of the Serenity Prayer happened in an unexpected way: backwards. I had to learn how to pause first.
I Am A Miracle In Recovery
When navigating life-altering and near-fatal events that lead to a life of recovery, the concept of a miracle in recovery often emerges.
Forgiveness: I Only Have Today
Forgiveness is the act of letting go of the idea that our past could have been different. It’s about embracing the present.
Dry January Survival Guide: Stay Sober & Enjoy It
I salute those who are courageously embracing Dry January in 2024 and your commitment to an alcohol-free start to the year.
Walking the Path: Choosing Adaptation Over Despair
I used to go to extreme lengths for alcohol and today must go to any lengths to choose adaption over despair and prioritize my well-being.
Active Surrender: Rise Up and Rebuild
Active surrender is about the deliberate action that follows, unplanting our feet from familiar ground and taking steps in a new direction.