Leslie Glass's Blog, page 113
March 15, 2021
Second Chances: A Honey Bear And Heroin Addict
Second chances are needed to find purpose and to possibly even change the world. It’s wild to think that you may never know what someone or something is capable of until offered that grace. Trashcan was found in a dumpster; I battled heroin addiction for over a decade. This honey bear and I were given...
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March 14, 2021
Rotary Healthy Teens Art/Media Competition
Rotary healthy teens art/media competition launches unique addiction prevention initiative from Sarasota, Florida. By teens and for teens, this local project opens the door to teen voices for mental health mentoring and change. Do you know what makes you healthy? That’s the challenge of this Rotary Interact Competition. The contest is open to all high...
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March 11, 2021
Having a Sobriety Plan Makes Recovery Possible
A personal sobriety plan has been one of the most successful tools for my recovery. Innately, I am a planner. I don’t like surprises, but more importantly, I take on a lot. Therefore, when something needs to be accomplished, I have to plan for it to make sure it gets done. Now, I literally cannot...
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March 8, 2021
Having a Sobriety Plan Makes Recovery Possible
A personal sobriety plan has been one of the most successful tools for my recovery. Innately, I am a planner. I don’t like surprises, but more importantly, I take on a lot. Therefore, when something needs to be accomplished, I have to plan for it to make sure it gets done. Now, I literally cannot...
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March 7, 2021
Why You Need Sober Sisters
The best advice I can give women new to the program is find some sober sisters We don’t do this alone. You hear that phrase all the time. What it means is, creating a recovery community for yourself is incredibly important. It can be the difference between staying sober and relapsing. For example, I often...
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March 6, 2021
Tip 1 from 100 Tips For Growing Up
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March 4, 2021
The Life Of A “Functional” Alcoholic
After almost 20 years with a drinking problem, I know a thing or two about the lies you tell yourself as a ‘functional’ alcoholic. Sweet sweet liquor, nectar of the gods. Bringer of joy the world over. Whether it’s a glass of your favourite Pinot with your wife over dinner or drinking four shots of...
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Relationship Journal Prompt: Happiness
Journal Prompt Time! We’re looking at relationships with this series of journal prompts. How’s yours? Are there ways it could be better? Are there ways you could be better? Are your expectations realistic? Take a few minutes to stops and reflect on this important area of your life. Why journal? Journaling is a wonderful activity...
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March 3, 2021
Pandemic Relapse Prevention
We lost 81,000 souls to overdoses last year. I think that’s enough If you do not have a relapse prevention plan, you are doing yourself a great disservice. One of my best friends relapses and believe me, we have many plans in place to keep that from happening as often as we can. Most of...
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March 2, 2021
How To Be Nice
Have you ever had to be nice when you didn’t feel like it? Who hasn’t? A bad day, getting yelled at, making a mistake, all of these things can put me into the worst mood possible. When I’m in that kind of mood it is very hard to be nice. I feel entitled to share...
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