by Recovery Coach Lauren While on this recovery journey I have had many points that were extremely difficult to navigate through. I was never and sometimes am still not prepared for the “what if’s” that come with this journey in most instances. I know one part that I have continued to hear that needs to […]
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Your Strength is Greater Than Your Obstacles.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 8.12.2022 – The journey to recovery is full of many ups and downs. It is full of productive, easy sailing days as well as days when you feel you can barely make it through. And you might find that some of those more challenging times are attributed to a […]
Deep Change Cannot be Achieved Through Shallow Solutions
By Recovery Coach Lauren I was recently in a training where I heard someone say “Deep change cannot be achieved through shallow solutions.” I remember thinking how these 8 words have such great meaning in my life. I remember the first time I was actually ready to give recovery a shot. I realize now […]
Cheers to Summer Without Substances!
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 7.8.2022 – The summer months can sometimes be a challenge for people in early recovery. Memories of substance-infused parties, concerts, and family gatherings can temporarily gloss over the harsh realities of the substance use disorder you have left behind. Maintaining recovery during the summer will depend on continuing the […]
Navigating the Fourth of July in Recovery
Written by Recovery Coach Lauren Summer has always been a great time of the year for me. Warm weather, beach or pool days, cookouts and parties. With the 4th of July around the corner, some of these things can be a trigger for those in early recovery. I remember getting into recovery thinking I could never […]
For the Families Coping with Substance Use.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 6.10.2022 – Substance use affects everyone — not just the person living/struggling with it… Often, family members are left feeling helpless; there are so many emotional webs to untangle —sadness, shame, fear and anger—all while trying desperately to help a loved one stay alive and find recovery. They can […]