The not-so-subtle internal shift has taken place. Everything feels different; what I care about, what I want to pursue, what I hope to make of each day. The God connection has to come first in my life, and lately, one particular distinction has become crystal...
This year I’ve set an intention to make the theme of 2021 all about letting go. I am working to release any attachments to old ideas and beliefs that no longer work. If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that the big things that matter in life such as...
Me, scared? Ha! Never—as long as we don’t talk about my drinking, says the little voice deep within. It’s not always easy to tell ourselves the truth, especially when it comes to something as common or as serious as drinking. Most people would rather avoid any...
People find recovery in a number of ways, but the recipe that has worked for me over the past thirty-one years remains unchanged: Prayer, twelve-step meetings, working with other women, a morning program to start my day, and nature. I never realized how important...
We’ve all experienced a change: What matters is how you handled the change. Does the Corona-virus have you feeling like you’re spinning out of control, or are you able to take all of the significant abnormalities in stride? Practicing good self-care and knowing...
There’s a plethora of information about the adverse effects of alcohol on adults, but what is the mommy wine culture doing to the kids? It’s a new phenomenon where parents take their kids with them to visit microbreweries and other trendy lunch spots. When did things...
All over the world, streets are empty, but we can still have a full heart. While the world sleeps we can wake-up within. I’ve had an emotional shift during this pandemic that feels like a priceless spiritual gift. My, I don’t care button, has been...
I can no longer stay silent. I am fed up with people who bash the lifesaving program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Is it perfect? No. Does it have pros and cons? Yes, but so does breathing. When you have a fractured rib, it hurts, but hey, we have to keep breathing anyway....
There is no shortage of misconceptions and hurt feelings swirling about when it comes to 12-step based recovery versus recovery from other substances such as opiates that extols the virtues of medication-assisted therapy (MAT). It doesn’t take but a few minutes of...
Women’s Recovery in Xenia OH https://www.recoverycentersinc.org/ Resources for Recovery, Chagrin Falls When you, a loved one or a friend needs help it can be difficult to know where to go. I prefer people and facilities who understand the value of the twelve...
