By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 1.28.2022 – Try to line up early for a spot in a local homeless shelter. If you are not able to or do not want to go to a shelter, find a good place to sleep. This can include overhangs that will protect you from rain or alleyways that…
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 1.14.2022 – In recovery, we learn a lot about honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. These three concepts are integral to spiritual growth. Honesty, although challenging, can be fruitful. Open-mindedness allows us to remain open to hearing and trying new things. Willingness requires that open-mindedness; we must be willing to listen…
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 12.20.2021 – Most of us who embark on the journey of recovery have done so because we’re sick and tired of being sick and tired – we wanted something better than the desperation, dysfunction, and despair that accompanies the disease of addiction. The first time we walked through the…
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…
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…
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…
