With the holidays behind us, and the New Year quickly approaching, many people are thinking of what they will choose as their new year’s resolutions. We look back on the year and recognize all of the things we wish we could have done differently. We look forward to the upcoming year and the chance for …
The holidays can be an extremely happy time of the year for most everyone, but for those in recovery from substance abuse, it can be a time of high stress and fear of the addiction triggers that lead to a relapse. It is not uncommon for addicts/alcoholics to relapse during this time of year for …
How did you feel when you read “pit bull” in the title of this article? Did it make you smile because you were thinking about how these dogs are loving and loyal? Or are you in the category of people who think pit bulls are dangerous and a menace to society? Whether you love them, …
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The Coronavirus has been at the forefront for all of us, and our lives have been turned upside down. For some of us, this has been a time of great peace and self-reflection. However, many are living in a time of panic, compounded by fear. From being laid off from work and struggling to get …
Today, I can see the difference I am making in the lives of many people. This recovery adventure has taken me to places I could never have imagined myself going. Today, the song in my heart is one of gratitude and beauty. – Donald Roberts September is an important month for me because it represents …
I wanted to write an article for Mental Health Awareness Month because as a bipolar woman, this is a subject that is close to my heart. This month has quickly flown by but before this month is through, I want to delve into a topic that WU World Changer Stephenie Zamora mentioned in her recent …
It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart. ― Rainer Maria Rilke On April 22nd each year, people around the globe take the time to recognize and honor Earth Day. The mission of this ever-important campaign is to create the world’s largest environmental movement and also create a new …
We’re all in the same game – just different levels. Dealing with the same hell – just different devils. – Jadakiss In honor of World Bipolar Day which is recognized on March 30th each year, I have a very personal reason for writing this article. My name is Ashley and I have a dual diagnosis. …
National Recovery Month: September 2018 — Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose, and Community. With the worldwide drug epidemic, it’s difficult to find someone that hasn’t been touched by the disease of addiction in some way or another. Many people may not know is that there is a very high percentage of people …
Motherhood is a journey unlike any other. In my experience, some days are a breeze, and everything goes smoothly. Other days, not so much, and it\’s nearly impossible to find a sane course of action. No matter what kind of day it is, I can always say that I wear my motherhood cape proudly. Being …
