By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 12.3.2021 – Maintaining recovery can be a day-to-day struggle for anyone, but for some, getting through the winter months offers even greater challenges. It isn’t unusual for anyone to feel a little “down in the dumps” during the winter; when those feelings become intense, it could be a sign […]
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Celebrating Safely, Comfortably, and Joyously as a Family.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 11.19.2021 – This time of year can be stressful for anyone, especially those recovering from substance use disorder. But I doubt many of us take a minute to think about the special set of challenges it presents for our families and loved ones. I don’t know about you… but […]
You Never Run Out of Options if You Have Hope.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 11.5.2021 – We use and hear the word “hope” all the time. We hope for the best, we hope someone has a good day, we hope something works out. It’s a little world that plays a big role and can often be the difference between giving up and holding […]
Sometimes It Hurts More to Pretend It Doesn’t.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 10.22.2021 – Grief and loss are an inevitable part of life; but it seems to me that those of us affected by the disease of addiction, unfortunately, experience it in excess. And that sort of obstacle can certainly put someone’s recovery at risk. We might find ourselves thinking of, […]
No Regrets; Just Lessons Learned.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 10.8.2021 – Recovery from substance use disorder is much more than the mere abstinence from a substance. Although abstinence can be a fundamental part of the process, it doesn’t necessarily equate to recovery. SAMHSA defines recovery as “a process of change through which people improve their health and […]
Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community
You’ve probably seen them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram… Photos and posts about a random “holiday” you’ve never heard of, or celebrated before, like “National Dog Day”, or “Sibling Day” … But how about the even more obscure days, weeks or months of celebrations…? For example, January 4th is “National Spaghetti Day”, the first week […]