There has often been an assumption regarding the treatment of addicts whereby we expect that individuals will not become willing to acknowledge and accept the reality of their addiction until they hit “rock bottom”. While this assumption is not true … Read More
Making Mistakes In Recovery: Part Two Bouncing Back
In our previous blog we discussed making mistakes. We looked at how, as human beings surviving on planet earth, mistakes are in our nature. No matter what we do, how we live, or who we are, at some point in … Read More
If You Capture Your Addiction, It Can’t Chase You
There’s a sentiment in recovery that always sounds ridiculous at first. No matter how many times you hear someone describe this idea, a part of you thinks to yourself, “That’s ridiculous”. The sentiment goes something like this: While you get … Read More
Growing Up Is Hard To Do
“All children grow up,” reads the first line of Peter Pan, “Except one.” In a world where “Neverland” comes to exist for children, the idea of an eternal child is exciting. In the real world, where we need to grow … Read More
How Do Perceptions of Masculinity and Mental Health Collide?
Learning that their self-perception is formed, in part, by the perceptions which have been placed upon them by society, takes time for men. Masculinity has been shaped and defined by cultures, religions, media, and more for hundreds if not thousands … Read More
Hope Is Always Available
Imagine a day that is full of sunshine beaming across a sky clear from the clouds, providing all the warmth and comfort we need. We relish in days like this, even though they are plenty in places like Florida. If … Read More