“I hate my parents.” I work with families and teenagers in recovery. I often hear these words or words like them, uttered with bitterness. Sometimes accompanied by tears and distant stares. The words may be directed towards parents or family, ex-lovers, friends… or even drugs. At first, the words are spoken, jabbed like verbal daggers. … More Hate or Hurt?
For article, “Learn How to Embrace the Work of Grace and the Grace of the Work,” Click on the photo. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want … More Your Story Moves, Just Like the Grace of the Dance Floor
For article, “Are You at War with Your Pain or with the People in Your Life?” click on the photo. I write articles that talk about the kind of changes I am trying to make in my own life. I hope that my writing also helps you. My topics include addiction and mental health recovery, … More In Life, Healing is Optional
For article, “When You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone – You Will Feel Anxious. But Do it Anyway,” click on photo. I write articles that talk about the kind of changes I am trying to make in my own life. I hope that my writing also helps you. My topics include addiction and mental … More In Recovery, You Don’t Have to Suffer, but You Should Feel Uncomfortable
Sometimes miracles happen. Perfect days. Amazing experiences. Healing. But then you are left with a basket of broken fish. Broken fish? There is a story in the New Testament where Jesus performs a miracle to feed a large crowd. I don’t often write about the bible or specifically about Jesus. If you are not religious, … More What Can You Do When All that You Have Left is Brokenness?
For article, “Love Will Change Your Relationship With Fear,” click on photo. I write articles that talk about the kind of changes I am trying to make in my own life. I hope that my writing also helps you. My topics include addiction and mental health recovery, relationships, and personal growth. I work as an … More You Will be Hurt, But That Does Not Mean That Your Love is in Vain
Have you ever asked yourself “Why does healing take so long?” ___ How healthy is your relationship with your memories, thoughts, history and your pain? When I was in my deepest depression, I lost myself in an unhealthy way. I was buried inside of my pain. I badly wanted the pain to end, but I … More Healing is What Happens When You Really Just Want a Cure
For article, “When You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, You Will Feel Anxious. But Do it Anyway,” Click on the photo. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if … More You Don’t Have to Suffer, But You Should Feel Uncomfortable
For article, “What Gets You Through the Hard Times,” click on the photo. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and best of … More Creativity can Save You
For article, “Love Will Change Your Relationship With Fear,” click on photo. I write articles that talk about the kind of changes I am trying to make in my own life. I hope that my writing also helps you. My topics include addiction and mental health recovery, relationships, and personal growth. I work as an … More Recovery Means that Love is Your Companion
Getting High on Recovery 