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There Is Hope For Healing Codependency

You can heal codependency, it’s true! Codependency is sneaky and can begin with the best intentions. But, it always blurs into unhealthy behavior so let’s unpack this and learn more. Healing from codependency takes time to develop roots just like plants. Codependency doesn’t exist only in families where there is substance use disorder. This unhealthy...

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Do You Play The What-If Game?

If you are anything like us, you play the what-if game all the time The what-if game is when you imagine all the different things that can happen. This would be fine except usually, the ‘what-ifs’ we consider are negative, sometimes even catastrophic, and cause us great distress. Imagining all the things that can go...

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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp Prove That We’re All Good And Bad

The Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial proves what I’ve always believed – we’re all good and bad May is Mental Health Awareness month. So, take a moment to consider how well you are and which self you are feeding. I’ll explain more about that in a minute, but let’s start with an example of people...

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Simple Tips To Getting What You Want

Faith without work is dead = getting what you want takes work! Let’s begin with the reality that getting what you want requires more than wishing, hoping, and praying. People say that recovery operates by some universal law. Just when you become ready for that something you desperately need, it shows up. Readiness  and being...

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Experts Explain: What Is Happiness?

Happiness is made not found Let’s begin with a definition. Happiness is the state of feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. From this definition, we can glean a few important points about happiness: Happiness is a state, not a trait. It’s flexible and isn’t with us all the time. Our emotions are in flux with highs...

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Do You Know The Warning Signs Of Teen Suicide?

If not, it’s time to learn the signs of teen suicide Whether you are a parent or not, in this age of teen suicide, we all need to learn the signs so if we ever run into a troubled teen, we’ll know what to do! Along with teen gun violence, teen suicide is also the...

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What Is Gaslighting?

I’m sure you’ve heard of gaslighting, but do you know exactly what it is and how it sounds? Gaslighting happens all the time and could be happening to you without you even knowing it. So, first, let’s define the terms and then see if it’s happening in your life. What is gaslighting and what does...

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Do You Know The Sneaky Ways Abusive Behavior Controls You?

Abusive behavior can come in all shapes and forms but it is all damaging Do you feel bad in your relationships? Does someone make you feel terrible and you don’t know why, or maybe you do? Abusive behavior is a complex dance that controls your every move.  Are you lavished with love one minute and...

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Sober Quote: Blooming Flowers

Blooming Flowers Are Like People In Recovery Do you have friends who are like blooming flowers? They make you laugh and feel good. We all know people who just have that special glow. They have a good attitude and make you feel safe and accepted when you’re with them, and that everything will be all...

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Do You Know The Codependency Warning Signs

Codependency is not useful in recovery so recognizing the codependency warning signs is critical Who isn’t a little codependent when they enter recovery? If you’re worried you might be or see it in your family, don’t distress. This is something that can be managed. Learning the codependency warning signs first can help you begin separating...

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