by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 12, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
If you’re newly sober, you might have left behind a group of people or certain activities to avoid putting yourself at risk of relapse. Now, you may feel lonely, isolated, and unsure of how to stay connected to others. These are valid feelings. It’s...
by Tracey L. Kelley | May 30, 2019 | Recovery
Choosing a Sponsor Choosing a 12-Step sponsor for substance abuse recovery involves many steps. However, it doesn’t need to be a daunting task. The most important aspect of the process is simply to ensure you have the right connection with someone invested in...
by Tracey L. Kelley | May 16, 2019 | Recovery
Storytelling is one of our strongest connections to other people. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, following someone else’s narrative often helps us look at our lives more clearly. Film is a particularly powerful medium for this and can help provide...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Apr 28, 2019 | Recovery
What many people discover on their journeys of recovery is not all types of sobriety maintenance methods work for them. And that’s okay. There are numerous peer group meetings, both in person and online, that help reinforce the power of a strong support network....
by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 27, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
There are numerous natural and artificial substances that alter how the mind and body work. Consider a seemingly innocuous substance, such as sugar. Naturally-occurring sugars in foods such as fruit or milk are considered by experts to be part of a healthy diet, as...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 20, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, although that’s scant comfort when you’re groggy and trying to get through the day on little rest. The National Sleep Association indicates that more than 50 million people suffer with some kind of sleep issue. In fact,...
