You’re Not Alone
You're not alone in this journey. Sobriety, healing, and finding peace—for yourself or someone you deeply care about—are within reach. How do I know? Because I've been right where you are. I've felt lost, confused, and hopeless, yet I've found a way through, and I genuinely believe you can, too.
I've experienced both sides of addiction recovery: navigating my own sobriety and supporting my husband through his journey. My mission is to offer you a path filled with hope, inspiration, and encouragement. I create content designed to give you the tools, insights, and motivation you need, whether you're personally in recovery or a loved one seeking guidance and support.
Explore the resources here, and don't forget to download the free workbooks and worksheets crafted to empower your journey toward healing and connection.
Understanding Levels of Emotion: Basic to Complex
Emotions are like layers of an onion. Some are simple and raw, while others are complex, nuanced, and shaped by life experience. Understanding these levels can help us identify what we’re feeling and why, which is especially useful in recovery, healing, relationships, and personal growth.
Although my dad was great at talking with me, there were a lot of things that just weren’t discussed. I was never taught how to process my emotions properly, let alone name them. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone. Here’s a quick overview of emotions that can help you on your journey to recovery and healing.
Toolkit exercise: Express Your Emotions with Color!
Ever feel like your emotions are a tangled mess, and words just don’t cut it? Maybe you're in recovery, trying to heal, or just having one of those days (anyone else listen to Limp Bizkit back in the day?). If talking about your feelings gives you a knot in your stomach, worry not my Superstars, I’ve got a solution for you: use a color exercise instead.
Your emotions have a whole rainbow of colors of their own, and tapping into them can be a surprisingly powerful way to check in with yourself without overthinking. So, grab some paper, colored pencils (or, whatever markers you can find in your junk drawer), and let’s get expressive.