6 Proven Ways to Define Recovery
Have you ever wondered how we can define recovery? What are the common traits that work for most people? The project “What is Recovery?” was […]
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Breaking the Dysfunctional Cycle of Growing Up Chaotic: Meet Dawn Clancey
Too many childhoods are scarred by chaotic memories of alcohol, drug use, or physical abuse that are witnessed or endured. Dawn Clancey herself came from
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Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: Meet Candace Plattor
I’ve recently met Candace Plattor and am so pleased to share her interview with you today. Candace is a therapist from Vancouver, writes an amazing
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Educate and Participate in the Fight to Stop Teen Medicine Abuse
This is a guest post by Blaise Brooks of The Five Moms. Did you know? One in three teens knows someone who has abused DXM
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Interview with Sandy Swenson, Author of The Joey Song
I had the pleasure of reading Sandy Swenson’s heartfelt story of her son’s journey into addiction. Her powerful tale of parental love and hope is
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The Benefits of Support Groups for Parents and Family Members
This is a guest post by Lauren Springer on the value of support groups. Addiction is progressive and chronic. In the process, the addicted individual
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Interview with Scott Stevens, Award-Winning Author of Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud
To kick off Recovery Month, I’m pleased to share my interview with Scott Stevens. Scott explains his extensive research and personal journey to recovery in
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How to Work Through the Grief of Addiction
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always
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Parents to PhDs: 28 Interviews With People Who Share Heartache, Wisdom, and Healing
Parents are usually looking for resources when their child is using drugs or alcohol. Information helps parents make better decisions. Parents to PhDs I’m happy
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7 Ways to Release the Shame That is Holding You Back
Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough. ~ Brené Brown Unfortunately, shame is a part of drug or alcohol
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Interview with Maggie Swann, author of “Get Real Mum Everybody Smokes Cannabis”
According to NIDA for Teens, we still don’t know whether smoking marijuana causes lung cancer like tobacco does. Still, strong evidence shows that it does
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How to Break Down the Wall of Denial
Are you living in denial? Would you rather look the other way than face the truth of your child’s drug or alcohol use? Here is
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An Inspirational Interview with Vironika Tugaleva, Author of “The Love Mindset”
Today, I’m pleased to interview Vironika Tegeleva, author of “The Love Mindset; An Unconventional Guide to Healing and Happiness”. In this interview, Vironika shares her
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10 Empowering Quotes by Virginia Satir
Enjoy these empowering quotes by Virginia Satir, an American author, and psychotherapist, known especially for her work with family reconstruction. 1) “We need 4 hugs
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Remembering My Mom This Mother’s Day
But there’s a story behind everything. How a picture got on a wall. How a scar got on your face. Sometimes the stories are simple,
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