Tag: Recovery
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I Give You Permission
“I give you permission to not like me.” This line was recently given to me in a quiet moment. As a recovering pleaser, my job was to get others to like me.
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Tools For Peace and Rest
Everyone needs a toolbox full of restful skills. We all need periodic help with self-regulation. Life is hard. It’s overwhelming at times. We get stressed and stretched to our limits.
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Navigating Grief, Fear, and Transformation
We explore how childhood experiences shape adult behavior and emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional immaturity. Our conversation highlights the role of grief in self-discovery and the impact of critical parenting on self-criticism. Stephen and Jonathan stress the need for honesty, vulnerability, and self-reflection in achieving emotional growth and maturity.
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From Recovery to Growth Mission
Recovery from addiction is more than just getting back on your feet. Recovery is this beautiful bridge to an exciting phase of self-discovery and growth.
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Unwritten Rules
Lots of struggling parents have rules to help the family survive. This is not about blaming anyone. Rather, it’s a chance for an individual to review the rules of their home when they were a child.
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Recovery and Discovery
The topic of recovery has always been a little confusing. Everyone has their own understanding of the word. But, most agree recovery takes a long time. I asked a recovering friend this question. “What happens after recovery? Or, do you just die in recovery?” He said, No. You move to DISCOVERY.