Before coming into recovery when I heard the cliché ‘self-care’ I would cringe. I pictured candle lit bubble baths, expensive spa days and massages, or middle of the day coffee dates with girlfriends. None of these options seemed possible in my single mother, full time working and minimum wage-earning life. I was confused […]
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A Gratitude List can Change Everything
When I sat down to write this post I typed and erased more than six introductions. I looked up blog prompt ideas, I listened to Ted Talk after Ted Talk wanting so badly to spark my creativity and passion. And each and every time I deleted what I had written. I noticed I continued to steer towards the pandemic and the […]
Working With PCO
I was recently asked to answer a few questions for an intern who was working on a project. At first, they seemed to be basic questions… But the emotions evoked while answering them taught me a few things about myself. Being a recovery coach with Plymouth County Outreach means I never have to “work” a […]
Adjusting to Social Distancing
First, we were told to work from home. Then, we were notified schools were closed for two weeks. I did a little victory and thought “what a dream come true.” I liked the idea of a more relaxed routine compared to the constant running-around I am used to. I loved the idea of wearing leggings […]
Plymouth County Outreach Launches New Website
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth County Outreach Advisory Board is pleased to announce several improvements to the official PCO website. The site, which can be found at plymouthcountyoutreach.org, now features a cleaner, more user-friendly look, and contains additional information on services available in and around Plymouth County. One area of improvement is to the site’s homepage. Information […]