by Tracey L. Kelley | Apr 16, 2020 | Recovery
Noted author and researcher Brené Brown once said, “The uncertainty of parenting can bring up feelings in us that range from frustration to terror.” Brown, sober for more than 20 years and a mother of two, never fails to be open about her humanness, and...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Apr 1, 2020 | Recovery
At press time, the United States and other major countries have mandated social distancing. The point of social distancing is to slow down potential contagions by avoiding close public contact—such as at church, at the gym, in retail outlets, in the movie theater,...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 20, 2020 | Mental Health, Recovery
One part of a successful recovery—and for that matter, a rewarding life—is knowing what is good for you and what isn’t. As challenging as it might be to admit, sometimes particular individuals simply aren’t good for your wellbeing. If that’s the case, it’s...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Feb 12, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
Let’s face it: sometimes being in a long-term relationship isn’t all sunshine and roses. Individuals continue to grow and change, and life always presents new challenges. Even the most connected people need a relationship boost now and then. Moving Forward...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jan 7, 2020 | Recovery, Addiction
How we identify ourselves and the language we use really matters. A lot of our self-esteem and self-efficacy stems from our inner dialogue. So if you call yourself an idiot, a jerk, stupid, worthless, and so on, your behavior and actions will reflect a lot of these...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Dec 20, 2019 | Recovery
New Year’s Resolutions How the practice of setting New Year’s resolutions began is a bit vague, but most accounts state it dates back more than 4,000 years. Babylonians and Romans believed if they promised good conduct, they would receive more favor with...
