"My Experience: Reuniting With My Birth Mother"
My life has been an amazing journey in the last few weeks. I decided that it was time for me to find my birth mother who's face and voice...
"4 Great Lessons We Can Learn From Animals"
We become like the ones that we surround ourselves and spend time with. I believe that it is good for us to have one or two close animal...
"Coping With Triggers"
A trigger is anything that sets off PTSD symptoms or substance use. Seeing a crack vial, hearing sad music, hearing a loud noise....
"Discovery vs. Staying Stuck"
Discovery is one of the most powerful tools in recovery. As childhood abuse survivors, we may assume the worst outcome, or may just be...
"Getting Out Of Abusive Relationships"
Are you in any relationship right now in which someone: 1. Offers you substances or uses in your presence after you've asked the person...
"Boundary Problems Related To PTSD and Substance Abuse"
Foreword *You may get upset reading this post if you have PTSD or substance abuse. Only read it if you feel safe and/or have access to...