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We don’t have to be anonymous to find meaning and greater happiness in life.
We become a different person the moment we decide to. Although it is only the beginning of what can be a new journey in our lives. This decision is already a change from who we were before. However, it’s important to remember that we were never evil people. True, we sometimes displayed behaviors that were … Read more
“The path of recovery, whether it be from mental illness, addiction, or both. Cannot be measured by time, but it can be measured by our experiences. The triumphs we have that give us greater self-confidence. The love for ourselves that we develop along the way. The failures that provide us a chance to learn and … Read more
An excerpt that ties in with something else I wrote about in my book, Facing Our Fears. My infatuation with Julia Roberts and how it had to do with my fears and insecurities. I have become much better at turning my day around and feeling good about myself. But there was a time in my … Read more
An excerpt from my book, Facing Our Fears. I hope you like it. “Identity: I want more people to love themselves and be happy with who they are, but we need to be careful not to let just one thing define us. For example, those in recovery shouldn’t let their substance-use disorders define who they … Read more
The word obsess comes from the Latin word obsidere, one meaning of which is “to besiege.” Being someone who has, at times, obsessed over something, I can say that if we’re not careful, thoughts can besiege our minds, take us out of the present moment, and rob us of any enjoyment we might otherwise experience. … Read more
