Did you know that many people don’t realize they’re on the path to relapse until it’s too late? The truth is, relapse doesn’t happen in a single moment—it’s a slow buildup of emotions, stressors, and unchecked behaviors that compromise
What would it feel like to continue NOT having a plan and wake up six months from now in exactly the same place- hungover again, feeling terrible, hating life? I know that moment all too well. My sponsor
Alcoholism and Relationships - If you think being an alcoholic is hard, try being in a relationship with one! You’ve heard me talk about relationship dynamics from time to time, and just how important it is to communicate with
coping mechanisms If you know that picking up a drink, or joint, or whatever is no longer an option, there’s no more Wine Wednesday or day drinking at brunch on the weekend, and you are ready to feel better
Marijuana Addiction Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug. Well, that was the story when it was still an unregulated, illegal and illicit market. Now, the market is shifting, legalization is spreading, and THC is bringing on a
Mental Resistance Stop getting trapped in mental resistance. And right now, you may be saying, "But Angela, you don't know my life and how hard things are. I don't have support, I have kids and activities and work...." Oh
Do you feel like you are in a bit of a personal rut? You’re in good company: the number of people struggling with their mental health has increased considerably in the past two years. Thankfully, feeling stuck in a
Do you find yourself wondering if you are working on the right things? Or, asking yourself what you should be focused on at this stage of your recovery? This is one of the biggest challenges in early sobriety, especially
There's a feeling I get when I connect with other people with addiction. It's a deep sense of connection, friendship, acceptance, love, and understanding. We connect on a soul level because we are the only ones that understand what
Lying, manipulating, being lazy, avoiding life... that's not a great recipe for clean living. When I think about the person I was in my active addiction, when I was still drinking, and I think about my personality traits