The Dopamine Deficit. Why Feeling Better Keeps Making You Feel Worse
The dopamine deficit is why you need more and more (fill-in-the-blank) to feel even okay, let alone good. But here's the hope: your brain can learn to reset and rebalance. Understanding the deficit is the first step.
Why Some of Us Turn to Substances or Behaviors to Cope (And Others Don't)
If you've ever wondered why you struggled with a substance or behavior while someone else walked away unscathed, you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions people in recovery ask themselves. And the answer isn't what you might think.
Going No Contact
Some relationships cannot survive a lifetime of choosing everyone else’s comfort. Distance is not punishment—it's preservation. And can be a well-deserved relief from a lifetime of hurt.
Why Gratitude Might Be Hurting Your Recovery (And How to Fix It)
You've probably heard it a thousand times: Be grateful for what you have. Others have it worse. Focus on the positive.
And maybe you've nodded along while something inside you screamed. Because here's the thing—gratitude, when practiced the wrong way, can actually harm your recovery.
Who Are You Now? Finding Your Core Values in Recovery
So here we are, on the other side. We made it through the storm of addiction, or trauma, or mental health crises (maybe all of the above). And for the first time in a long time--maybe ever--we're healing. But maybe we're asking ourselves the question: "who even am I and what do I want for my life?"