I know...I’m tired too. There has been so much information vomiting from our screens for the past two weeks and, quite honestly, I am—and I cannot stress this enough—TIRED. I truly appreciate that news broadcasters are trying to make sure we are kept up-to-date as much as possible, BUT, BUT...they’ve ... Read More
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The Lost Spring
The Spring has arrived in a hush, leaving behind Winter but not given the usual fanfare and adore. The days are getting warmers, the flowers beginning to bloom, the sun is shining longer, and none of it feels a comfort. We should have been enjoying the changing season and feeling the sun on ... Read More
The Art of Aloneness: Social Distancing and Spiritual Connection
“Don’t isolate.” It’s one of the first things anyone in recovery, anyone attending a 12-Step meeting or getting therapy, usually hears. It also happens to be good advice for anyone in any kind of healing process: if you need help, don’t isolate. Don’t be alone with only your own “stinkin’ thinkin’” to keep ... Read More
To Share and Inspire Recovery: The Story of Margo
Social media has grown to be one of the most influential platforms. With their creativity, people are able to tell the stories of their lives and connect with others whose backgrounds are similar to theirs. Through social media, people are able to see that they aren’t as alone in life as they may feel to be. ... Read More
5 Female Celebrities and Their Lessons From Sobriety | With Young, Dumb, and Sober
Happy Women's History Month! Here are 5 lessons we can learn from a few sober female celebrities! ABOUT YOUNG, DUMB, AND SOBER Young, Dumb, and Sober is a channel about making the most out of living a life in sobriety by going deep, living authentically, and - of course - having fun in the process! ... Read More
Strong Women in Recovery
With all the craziness that has become everyday life, let’s take a step back and remember March is still international women’s month. There are some incredible women that are currently in recovery and sobriety, many with stories that we could all relate to. Before March ends, I decided to talk about a few ... Read More
What Are The Unique Needs Women Face In Recovery
The decision to overcome addiction is challenging for anyone, but women face unique struggles when it comes to their recovery. The more we can all understand these issues- and the more we raise awareness to resources and treatment- the more we can support women in their journeys towards wellness. Trauma The ... Read More
I Don’t Know How
I’ll be the first to admit, That I don’t know how to love me. I always try to smother others in love, Give them all of me, my ears, my eyes, my time. I’ll be the friend to listen to your problems after midnight, I’ll tell you how to try and cope with your anxiety, I’ll tell you that you’re worth ... Read More
Love Your Lungs : How to improve lung health and increase oxygen consumption
It is easy to overlook the natural wonder of breathing; after all it is automatic.This automatic process rhythmically takes place every second. Flowing air into our lungs and expanding oxygen throughout our bodies, breathing is crucial for survival. Our lungs are one of our biggest organs, yet most of us ... Read More
No-Self or Self-Love? Finding the Balance
Have you ever noticed that nobody you know looks like the people in the “inspirational” images you see online or on TV? You know the ones: the handsome, toothy, broadly smiling men and women with perfect hair that ride around in convertibles with the top down and thrust their arms triumphantly toward the sky, ... Read More