• Journal Entry

    From Rock Bottom to Rising: My Story of Hope and Recovery

    Most recently, I shared that I’m living in a shelter. The beginning was rough, and the progress toward getting back on my feet started out slowly, but as of recently, there have been a lot of developments. Over the past month I have been putting a lot of work into getting my trifecta together. The trifecta being housing-transportation-employment. When one’s life crumbles, the components of the trifecta disintegrate. Losing one of these three items increases the difficulty of various aspects of one’s life. For example, if you lose employment, it puts financial strain on many areas of your life. If…

  • Daily Prompt

    From Fear to Courage: Exploring Personal Challenges and Self-Improvement

    My Biggest Challenges: A Journey Through Fear and Self-Sabotage What are my biggest challenges? Where do I even begin to start? I guess I should start by saying that I’m known for self-sabotaging anything that could possibly give me an advantage in life. I don’t do it intentionally. I find myself in a situation where I have to make a choice, and no matter how much time, consideration, or external feedback I gather, I always end up making the wrong decision. Bad Luck or Something Deeper? I think a lot of people chalk it up to bad luck. This prompt…

  • Journal Entry - My Thoughts

    5 Lessons Learned

    From childhood experiences to personal struggles with various substances, this raw account explores the complex nature of addiction. The author shares five key insights gained from their journey, emphasizing the importance of compassion, honesty, and community in recovery.

  • Informational

    Forgiveness in Addiction Recovery

    Forgiveness is a powerful tool in addiction recovery, offering a path to healing and self-discovery. This in-depth exploration covers forgiving others, self-forgiveness, and how to incorporate forgiveness into your recovery journey for lasting change.