recovery
Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
I'm just looking for the way out.
A week or so ago I was sitting outside in my yard in a quiet meditation. Feeling the cold grass on my thighs and hands, the breeze cutting through the stifling heat is just so nice.. ya'll know it's been hot this summer. I've been meditating on how to grow spiritually for months now. Thinking about how my Atheist upbringing, Christian late teens and 20s, Buddhist research and practice, and all the drugs in between; How none of them filled me. Nothing so far made me feel free, happy, whole. My husband is amazing, my son is just perfect, and our cats are my loves. I thought having my own world put together and functioning after coming out of addiction would free me. I thought being sober would free me. I thought I had a higher power that was freeing me through these painful transformative life events. So why do I feel alone? And the universe answered.
By Amaya DreamDriven4 years ago in Psyche
Sober Living Program in Hayward, CA
Sober Living in Hayward CA has become more popular in recent years, due to a number of factors. The economy has taken its toll on many people around the country, and it has become tough to make ends meet. The high cost of living also adds a big financial burden onto families. Add to that all the stress that is present with work, family and finances, and sometimes there is just too much to deal with on a daily basis. This is where Sober Living in Hayward comes into play.
By Dennis Hackworth4 years ago in Psyche
Getting into a Inpatient Drug Rehab in Babylon New York
When a person is searching for the most effective treatment program or rehab facility for an addict, they should look no further than Inpatient drug rehab in Babylon NY. The medical care received in an Inpatient rehab program setting is superior to that of outpatient programs and is usually provided at a reduced cost. An addict will spend time in a medically induced environment where professional help is available to treat their addiction. The severity of the addiction and the frequency of trips to the doctor will determine how long the stay will be.
By Margy Gabbard4 years ago in Psyche
You Don't Need Make-Up
I grew up never wearing much makeup and in my twenties, even less. Then there were children, I birthed two and my husband was a practicing alcohol/drug addict. When we were getting divorced and the judge mistakenly said, "And you have three children," I pointed at my soon to be ex-husband, laughed and said, "yes, I did have three, until today!" The ex didn't think that was very funny. How did I get to the point of divorce. I was married to this man for 13 years and we were together for 15 years. I knew from our early dating that he had a problem with alcohol. I was used to alcoholics. That is who I loved and continue to love. I grew up as a codependent, as the saying goes. And what does this have to do with makeup? Well, I am here to tell you.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Psyche
Snow In April
Snow on my birthday was the best possible gift Denver could have given me after the past five birthdays here. That is not to say that the others haven’t been beautiful in their own way, but instead to say that now, finally at 32, an age that I never thought I would reach, a blanket of soft, fresh, silent snow, is exactly what I wanted from Mother Nature.
By Kymi Parker4 years ago in Psyche
What is like to be in a Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatment in Augusta Georgia
Those who suffer from addiction to drugs or alcohol can benefit from Inpatient drug rehab in Augusta Georgia. Inpatient drug rehab facilities offer a one on one treatment program and an environment which is supportive and addict friendly. This treatment approach differs from outpatient services, which are usually coordinated by social service agencies. Those who are addicted to drugs may be unable to handle their problems on their own. They may need professional help and assistance.
By Eunice Hines4 years ago in Psyche
Can Mindfulness-based Intervention Replace Traditional Addiction Treatment?
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 8.5 million people in America suffered from substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. Chances of co-occurrence of these disorders are high as addiction impacts both the human body and brain.
By Atta Muhyuddin4 years ago in Psyche
A Meal, A Symphony
There is a tempo to cooking and to eating, as there is to music. The diet industry may tell you that this tempo is grave: slow and solemn, yours the duty to spoon each portion of quinoa with great consideration for the consequences and punctuate each mouthful with a sip of water. I learned another tempo in early childhood, dumping cornflakes into my bowl at breakfast. Scarcely was it filled when I had it emptied, pouring three or four more before my sweet tooth was satisfied. Presto, extremely fast. Still, these bowls of cereal fueled an active childhood, barefoot on the blacktop in a suburb full of cereal-chomping children.
By Kela Fetters5 years ago in Psyche
