Stages of Recovery

Stages of Recovery

Recovery from addiction is not a one-time decision or a straight path. It’s a continuous journey full of growth, setbacks, learning, and transformation. Whether the struggle is with alcohol, drugs, or other compulsive behaviors, healing unfolds over time through a...
The Best Things in Life are Free

The Best Things in Life are Free

As prices continue to rise, it can feel expensive to be alive anymore. Leaving the house is a financial obligation these days. One of the most empowering realizations in life is that joy, peace, and fulfillment don’t have to come with a price tag. In a world that...
Knowing When Enough is Enough

Knowing When Enough is Enough

Substance use can be a complicated issue, and not every person who uses alcohol or drugs develops an addiction. However, when substance use begins to negatively impact multiple areas of life — your health, relationships, work, or mental well-being — it may be a sign...
Finding Calm in the Storm

Finding Calm in the Storm

Anxiety affects millions of individuals worldwide. A common human emotion characterized by feelings of worry, fear, and unease, anxiety is felt when your brain’s amygdala — responsible for detecting threats — activates the fight-or-flight response and releases stress...
Celebrating Independence

Celebrating Independence

The Fourth of July is a time to reflect on the values of freedom and resilience that shaped the United States. While July 4th commemorates America’s political liberation and fireworks light the sky in celebration, this national holiday can also serve as an...
Embracing the Light

Embracing the Light

Summer Solstice is the longest day and shortest night of the year when the earth is closest to the sun. Historically, cultures around the world have honored the solstice with rituals that celebrate fertility, abundance, and spiritual enlightenment. From Stonehenge in...