May - 2015

"4 Great Lessons We Can Learn From Animals"

We become like the ones that we surround ourselves and spend time with. I believe that it is good for us to have one or two close animal...

A trigger is anything that sets off PTSD symptoms or substance use. Seeing a crack vial, hearing sad music, hearing a loud noise....

Discovery is one of the most powerful tools in recovery. As childhood abuse survivors, we may assume the worst outcome, or may just be...

Are you in any relationship right now in which someone: 1. Offers you substances or uses in your presence after you've asked the person...

Foreword *You may get upset reading this post if you have PTSD or substance abuse. Only read it if you feel safe and/or have access to...

Saying "Yes" to Others It is becoming known to others, connecting with others, and recognizing that we are all human and need social...

The Ability To Say "No" To Others Saying "no" is setting a limit to protect yourself from relationships. It is setting up a standard for...

For those of us who have been abused or grew up in a dysfunctional family, our boundaries have been violated--and because of this, we may...

Thoughts and Beliefs Like anything else, relationships are greatly affected by our thoughts and beliefs. Those of us who have been...