Leslie Glass's Blog, page 199
January 3, 2020
The Boundaries That Helped Me Stop Being a Doormat
“Boundaries are a part of self-care. They are healthy, normal, and necessary.” ~Doreen Virtue I’m really nice. Too nice actually. I’ve even been something of a doormat in my life. But what can I say? I was trained that way. There weren’t a lot of boundaries in our home when I was growing up. Instead,...
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Addiction treatment is broken. Here’s what it should look like
“If you build it, they will come” doesn’t apply just to a baseball stadium in a cornfield. I believe that the same principle will work for creating affordable, effective treatment for addiction in the United States. Despite well-meaning rhetoric and funding from sources both public and private, the U.S. has an appalling dearth of person-centered...
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How Narcissists Play the Victim and Twist the Story
Delusion and denial Narcissists can’t deal with reality because it contradicts what they want to be true, and this creates painful emotions. As a coping mechanism, they learn to delude themselves that what is real is actually not real, and however they see the situation is real, even though it isn’t. Sometimes they truly see...
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Enabling Adult Children Who Only Want Money
Not Enabling adult children with money may be the ultimate test of parenting skills, especially in families with substance use issues. First, it’s important to remember that no one wants to become an addict, and no one wants to finance a dangerous habit. So what happens when you find yourself supporting a grown child who...
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January 1, 2020
You Are Only One Decision Away
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This Will Be Your Year
This will be your year. Do you have plans to improve your lifestyle? Your health? Your mental well being? Maybe you plan to stick to your recovery and need some motivation. Check out how you can stay focused in recovery.
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Start A New Chapter
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How Have You Changed Today?
How have you changed? Maybe not at all, maybe a ton. Either way, you’re working your way towards better choices and a much better lifestyle. As a reminder, check out our favorite enamel pin: I’m A Miracle.
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Every Morning Is Another Chance To Start Fresh
Every morning is another chance to start fresh. But it can be tough to wake up and stick to morning routines. Try these 5 hacks to keep up that motivation.
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Better Things Await You
Better things await you! Don’t hold back today – try out these steps to get your day started in a positive way.
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