Do you ever feel like the world is against you? That it’s not worth feeling good because something bad always seems to happen to you? We call this victim mentality or victim consciousness. When bad things happen to us, especially if they repeatedly happen, it’s easy to say, “woe is me.” It’s easy to think,…
In the U.S., there is significant pressure surrounding kids and their futures. Pick the right schools, so you can find the right career, so you can take care of yourself until you die. That’s a tough lesson to teach by 18 years old. As parents, we walk a fine line between pushing kids to succeed…
Cancel culture has become popular over the last few years. If you make a mistake, society cancels you out which means there are no second chances. While cancel culture may have been based on important movements in this country, it’s an unhealthy way to view the world because there is no room for forgiveness. However,…
Does it ever feel like everyone around you knows what they want to be when they grow up, and you’re just trying to figure out what you want for lunch? Does it ever feel like everyone else seems to have it all figured out while you’re trying to figure out how to survive the day?…
A common fear after finishing a treatment program stems from one question: What’s next? This question provokes fear because it reflects the unknown. Going home means we return to the place where our addiction got the best of us. And now that we are clean and sober, a legitimate fear is falling into that pattern…
“Hi, my name is _________________, and I’m an alcoholic/addict.” You may have heard this phrase in a movie or on TV. Or maybe you have been the one to say it at your first group meeting. While it can seem scary and possibly triggering, this phrase is the first step to taking your life back.…
Growing up is difficult. It feels like everyone expects teens to have it all figured out when in reality, their lives are just beginning. Pick a sport. Pick a hobby. Pick a career path. Pick a college. Pick a major. Pick the right clothing. Pick the right friend group. Pick the right mindset. Pick your…
If we break a bone, we go to a doctor to get a cast. If our car breaks down, we go to a mechanic for help. If we don’t understand a math problem in class, we raise our hands for teacher support. If we don’t understand a technological feature on our computer, phone, or TV,…
If you’re working with a therapist, rehab center, or recovery group, they have undoubtedly given you coping mechanisms, worksheets on boundaries, and literature about healthy choices. These are the resources we must turn to when trying to remap the internal GPS system that dictates our behaviors. But it’s not just about reading the literature or…
If you suffer from anxiety, the worst thing you can hear is, “just relax; everything will be fine.” But it’s not fine. If you’ve never experienced anxiety, you don’t understand that in the middle of an attack, the world is burning, the walls are caving in, and at times, the disorder can manifest in severe…
