by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 20, 2026 | Recovery
Downtime can feel unfamiliar—even uncomfortable—when you’re in early recovery. For years, substances may have filled the quiet spaces in your day, acting as a default activity when you were bored, stressed, lonely, or unsure what to do next. Once you remove drugs or...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 30, 2026 | Recovery
Recovery is not just about stopping substance use—it’s about creating a life that supports long-term healing. One of the most powerful tools you can develop on this journey is the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries. While boundaries may seem uncomfortable...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 23, 2026 | Recovery
Early recovery brings many unexpected emotions—relief, hope, fear, and sometimes even excitement. But one feeling that often surprises people the most is boredom. When alcohol or drugs are removed from your daily life, the hours that were once filled with substance...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 2, 2026 | Recovery
Early recovery is one of the most challenging and often revealing times in your life. When you first decide to step away from drugs or alcohol and step into healing, you walk into unfamiliar territory. The routines you once relied on shift. Your emotions begin to...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 19, 2025 | Recovery
Recovery gives you a fresh start, but that doesn’t mean you have to reinvent your entire life overnight. When you’re healing from alcohol or drug addiction, setting goals can be empowering. It gives you direction, purpose, and something positive to work toward. But...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 16, 2025 | Recovery
When you’re in recovery, your thoughts and emotions can feel like a lot to carry. Some days are calm and steady; other days feel overwhelming, confusing, or heavy. You might have moments when you’re not sure what you’re feeling or why certain cravings, memories, or...
