Is this normal? Am I crazy?I hear some form of these questions almost every day.Over the years, I have answered in various lighthearted ways that were mostly intended to sooth…
An opportunity to let go of 2020 and community rituals to bring in 2021 An opportunity to let go of the resentments towards self and others and bring in forgiveness….
An opportunity to let go of 2020 and community rituals to bring in 2021 An opportunity to let go of the resentments towards self and others and bring in forgiveness….
Throughout this entire series on boundaries, I have reaffirmed and will continue to reaffirm that it is my right to set boundaries that ensure my safety, and that others do not get to dictate if they are reasonable or valid. While this remains true, it does not acknowledge the other side of that coin, which is that maintaining boundaries in relationships can create consequences in those relationships. As I stated in my first post, maintaining boundaries can create feelings of fear, responsibility, obligation, guilt, and shame (FROGS) for me. Being on the receiving end of boundaries also creates feelings. The most commonly expressed experience is rejection, which comes out as anger or sadness.
The 4th Horseman of Relapse – Stonewalling By Clay Hightower, LMSW “If I do not think about it, maybe it will get better.” If you have had a…
in early recovery, I am frequently at risk for relapse due to a perceived inability to manage my experience.
Faith-based Men’s All-Addiction Recovery Fellowship Work the 12 Steps on a Path with other men wrestling with addictive and compulsive behaviors, who are seeking not only sobriety but a long-term…