Build a solid foundation for the rest of your recovery. One of the hardest parts of early recovery, for me anyway, is developing a new daily routine. Many of us have spent the past several years of our lives stuck in a special brand of hell that we built for ourselves— our every waking momentContinue reading “Building New Routines”
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Subtle, yet substantial— The benefits of meditation in recovery
Over the past six months I have developed a significant interest in meditation and the potential of a daily practice to make a noticeable impact on one’s life. Previously, I wrote a post about Dan Harris’s book, app, & podcast all sharing the same name, ‘10% Happier.’ While listening to one of his podcast episodesContinue reading “Subtle, yet substantial— The benefits of meditation in recovery”
Spiritual, not religious
Lately I have been a part of several discussions centered around spirituality, discovering our own idea of a higher power, and how to reconcile spiritual principles in our recovery with those we may have been taught when we were younger in the form of religion. I don’t want to alienate those who take solace inContinue reading “Spiritual, not religious”
Intensive Outpatient Programs: My Experience at Sun Behavioral Health in Erlanger, KY
On January 27, 2020, I graduated from an Intensive Outpatient Program (I.O.P.) at the Erlanger, Kentucky location of Sun Behavioral Health, which was essentially therapist-led, group therapy for patients suffering from substance abuse that may or may not be accompanied by a dual-diagnosis of another mental health issue. This particular program required attendance three daysContinue reading “Intensive Outpatient Programs: My Experience at Sun Behavioral Health in Erlanger, KY”
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