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Setting Healthy Boundaries For The Holidays

“A boundary is a limit or space between you and the other person; a clear place where you begin and the other person ends . . . The purpose of setting a healthy boundary is, of course, to protect and take good care of you” (n.d.). As the holidays approach,

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What is recovery

Recovery is a “Selfish” Journey (as it should be)

If you are, in any way, part of a recovery community, you may have heard that “recovery is a selfish journey.”  If you are not, or have not yet been a part of a recovery community, then hearing that “recovery is a selfish journey “ may have a negative ring

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Natural Anxiety Aid

7 Natural Ways to Aid Recovery and Reduce Anxiety

Anxiety and depression are the bad buddies of addiction. In recovery, we look for healthy ways to reduce anxiety and build resilience, without turning to false solutions like alcohol and drugs. Getting sober and living well in recovery means finding true solutions and making good choices every day.   Take

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Assertive Communication

Assertive Communication How to Communicate to Heal, Not Hurt: Part 4  Finally, the best is last in our blog series.  Assertive communication in addiction!  There is a healthy way to communicate that can improve relationships and situations at home, at work, and everywhere.  No method can guarantee success, but this

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