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.
Self-Care: The Secret Weapon for Tackling Addiction Triggers
Let’s continue to talk about triggers. No, not the kind that set off alarm bells—though some days, urges and stress can feel just as explosive. I mean the sneaky dudes that can send you down a rabbit hole of old habits. (Here are the first , second, third and fourth posts in my series about triggers.)
The good news? You’ve got a secret weapon in your arsenal: self-care. I mean the real, nitty-gritty self-care that helps keep your mind and body in check, so you can stay ahead of your triggers instead of scrambling after they hit.
Self-Care & Recovery Tools
How often have you read here about how important it is to practice self-care and have tools while on your journey of recovery and healing? It would be helpful to have it in one place. I'll update it as I think of more, so keep checking back!
Creating Boundaries with a Loved One
I love the topic of boundaries. It's right up there with having an attitude of gratitude and self-care. Creating healthy boundaries is a crucial form of self-care, especially if you’re in a relationship with someone struggling with addiction. After the disclosure of my husband’s addiction, I realized just how much I misunderstood boundaries. I thought I was setting limits, but really, I was trying to control an uncontrollable situation, which made us both miserable. Through my own recovery journey, I learned that boundaries are about emotional security, not control. Here’s what helped me create healthy boundaries with compassion and respect.
Creating A Safe Space
Have you ever had "one of those days?" What about "one of those moments?" For those of us in recovery and healing, knowing how to handle challenging days and moments is an essential part of our recovery and healing journey. And it's much better than having One of Those Days! like Limp Biscuit. Having a safe space at home can help alleviate stress and calm our nerves while promoting and maintaining a positive mindset. It's also a perfect place to go when you're experiencing a trigger.
Wednesday Wellness: spoon Theory
As many of you know, I get migraines. Like, all the time. I used to push myself to get through the pain, until I realized I was causing myself more harm than good. So, I invested in my health and did whatever it took to find more days enjoying life, than writhing in pain in bed.
During that time, I became a moderator of a migraine forum, and that’s where I heard about the Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino.