By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 11.20.2020 — There are many obstacles to overcoming substance use disorder and one of them is stigma. Substance use disorder stigma can prevent people from seeking help and can prevent loved ones, or the community from providing the support that they deserve and need. WHAT IS THE STIGMA OF…
Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach –11.6.2020– Boundaries come in all shapes, sizes, textures, and hues. My boundaries vary from fragile to concrete, minuscule to massive, temporary to perpetual. Let’s face it, there are good boundaries such as those that keep us safe. Which are the ones I believe are most thought of when boundaries are…
Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach — 10.09.2020 — We must commit to change in order to change. I could type a million inspirational words about why I love recovery, but if you don’t want to stop it will make no difference. All the education and tools are insignificant…
Recovery Month 2020 By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach — 9.11.2020 — September is National Recovery Month; we celebrate the millions of Americans who are living their lives in recovery from substance use disorder and mental illness and honor those who work to make recovery possible. We also take time to remember the people we have lost and those who are still struggling that need help. An…
7 Must Watch Recovery Ted Talks By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach — 8.28.2020 — There is often an enormous stigma around addiction and recovery in our culture, despite everything we know and continue to learn. It can cause people to suffer in silence and delay getting help. And something I don’t think is common practice in society, is to…
“I don’t know what to do.” “I’m in a rut.” “I feel stuck.” If this is something that you are feeling right now, I want you to know that you are not alone. When nothing exciting is happening and I can’t take any steps forward and change things, I get frustrated and depressed… Given that…
