Recovery teaches you things most people would never learn on purpose. First and foremost, recovering from alcohol and substance abuse teaches you how to survive yourself. Years ago, when I began the long road out of alcoholism and addiction, I thought recovery was about stopping something. If I could only stop drinking, stop getting high,Continue reading “How Addiction Recovery Prepared Me for Overcoming PTSD”
Hope at 60 Looks Different Than Hope at 40
Once upon a time, I thought 60 seemed old. But, I don’t agree with that today. I’m hopeful. Optimistic. I’ve had a great life, but some of my best years are ahead of me, not behind me. Hope at 60 looks different than hope at 40. It’s quieter. Less performative. More discerning. More measured. AtContinue reading “Hope at 60 Looks Different Than Hope at 40”
Wednesday Wisdom | You Don’t Have to Prove It
Much of my life has been lived under evaluation. Grades. Assessments. Approval. Silence. Disapproval. Opinions of others. Raised eyebrows of judgement. It’s natural for me to perform. As a kid, I sought to entertain. It provided solace for me, somehow, someway. Sing. Recite. Play an instrument. Give a speech. Impersonate Elvis. Do magic tricks. OverContinue reading “Wednesday Wisdom | You Don’t Have to Prove It”
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