By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 1.29.2021 — The disease of addiction often accompanies dishonesty; you could say it is an essential fuel. There are lies about buying our substances, acting out in other behaviors, about which substances we use, and hiding any consequences that are a result of substance use. Some of us become […]
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Feelings Not Facts
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 1.15.2021 — Reality is people use substances because they provide a desired effect. Maybe a cigarette helps you calm down when taking a break, or a drink helps relieve feelings of anxiety and tension at the end of a long day. But the problem is that the effect of […]
Combating Stigma
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 […]
A Different Look at Boundaries
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 […]
What I Learned from a Relapse
By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach – 10.23.2020 — For some, the word “relapse” sounds awful, and it couldn’t possibly lead to anything good, right? But I’ll tell you, my process of coming in and out of recovery has taught me a very important skill that is needed to sustain my recovery… Self-awareness. Completing treatment […]
Alone We Are Strong… Together We Are Stronger
By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach — 9.25.2020 — When my colleagues and I first brainstormed up this idea of Recovery Corner, my very own blog, I had this image of a space where I could share my personal experiences and beliefs in hopes to reach or help others. Somehow, maybe because of the onset of the pandemic, I took a turn […]