Fostering Healthy Relationships During Recovery
Life before sobriety is a very lonely one. Many people that have struggled with negative coping mechanisms such as drugs and alcohol find themselves isolated and detached from a connected…[...]
Category: Relationships
Practicing Mindfulness To Maintain Sobriety
Along with radical acceptance, mindfulness is another tool I use to help maintain sobriety and good mental health. Mindfulness helps me focus and be more self-aware and resilient. It took…[...]
Practicing Radical Acceptance Part Three
Nothing. Absolutely nothing happens in the world by mistake. Until I could accept my alcoholism, I could not stay sober unless I accept life completely on life’s terms. I could…[...]
Practicing Radical Acceptance Part Two
In my last post, I outlined the concept of radical acceptance and how the practice has positively affected my life. To review, radical acceptance means complete and total acceptance of…[...]
Helping a Loved One with Depression
Being instructed to simply “cheer up” or “snap out of it” is not beneficial for individuals struggling with depression. If only others understood the constant battle against feelings of hopelessness…[...]
Advancing LGBTQ+ Rights: Strides Toward Equality and Acceptance
LGBTQ + Activism LGBTQ+ rights are about ensuring that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender and sexual minority individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and equality under the…[...]
Practicing Radical Acceptance Part One
I recently read a quote about overcoming adversity. It said change your belief from thinking “why is this happening to me to what is this trying to teach me.” This…[...]
Addiction and Men’s Mental Health
Is there a gender disparity in mental health issues? The age-old saying that "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" comes to mind, a concept popularized by John Gray…[...]
Strength Part One: You Are Stronger Than You Think
You are stronger than you think. This is one of the things I tell myself daily. It’s a simple affirmation that goes a long way establishing the foundation for a…[...]
Communication Effectiveness in Relationships
Communication serves as the foundation of every strong relationship, whether they're romantic, family-related, or friendships. Communication builds understanding, trust, and emotional bonds between people. Understanding Effective communication allows individuals to…[...]