Confessions of a Yelling Mom in Long-term Recovery
As a 43-year-old woman in recovery from addiction, raising two small children has been nothing...
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Category: My Story
What Your “Friends” Don’t Tell You Before Helping You Become a Heroin Addict
I never wanted to become a heroin addict, but in a world where we often put our best foot forward on social media and paint our lives with rosy colors, I know firsthand that there exists a dark and harrowing reality that remains...
Read MoreA Vermont Women’s Prison Story (Slice 2 of the Series)
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a woman’s prison? In this series, you will journey with me into the heart of the Green Mountain State, where the stark beauty of Vermont’s landscapes belies a hidden world, one...
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Addiction & Incarceration: Breaking the Silence and Giving a Voice to Addicts in the Criminal Justice System (Slice 1)
In the dimly lit cell in the “hole” of the Vermont Women’s Prison, I made a...
Read MoreThe Pivot Mindset: Building Resilience and Adaptability for Lasting Success
We need to talk. My mission with this blog has always been the same. I want to genuinely help others while remaining authentic and to build an all-inclusive, judgment-free, supportive community so no one feels alone like I was....
Read MoreThe Benefits of Shadow Work with Free Prompt Journal PDF
Understanding our shadow is essential in creating self-awareness. Shadow work is a powerful method that involves exploring your deepest fears, insecurities, and unresolved emotions. The benefits of shadow work are beyond...
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How I beat my Lifelong Addiction to Using and Selling Heroin, Using the Law of Attraction Part 2
This is part two of a series sharing how I used the law of attraction to beat my lifelong addiction to using and selling heroin. If I can do it then you can too! I used these small habits, the compound effect, and the law of attraction to kick my addictions ass.
Read MoreHow I Beat My Lifelong Addiction to Using and Selling Heroin Using the Law of Attraction (Part 1)
Let me assure you that you have read that correctly, and it’s true. I used the Law of Attraction to leave my addiction in the dust. No AA/NA. No groups, rehab, or outpatient services. That’s right. It’s been a...
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CE 5 Experience
In the beginning, sobriety was difficult, but not as difficult as finding substances to poison my...
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