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My recovery is the source of my:
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A word on compassion
The big thing I’m thinking about today is Simone Biles and her decision to withdraw from competing at the Olympics today because of her mental health. While many have praised her decision to look after her well being, others have come out of their dark holes of negativity to call her weak, selfish, pathetic, etc.…
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Hope, Love, Recovery = The Best Life for Me
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Seek Silver Linings Podcast Episode #3
Check out the newest episode of my podcast here.
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A Brush of Paint (Suicide Prevention Month 2019)
I find that one of the hardest things to talk about with anyone is suicide. It’s the subject that most people like to avoid in conversations. Obviously it’s not an easy nor pleasant thing to talk about, and for many people it can be a trigger for something dark in their lives. Suicide is not…
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Sharing Your Recovery Story
Everyone loves a good story. And what better story to tell than one of recovery? A recovery story is a very special kind of story to share with others. Yet there are many people who choose to keep their recovery story to themselves. There can be many reasons for this. Maybe a person isn’t comfortable…
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My Tattoos and Their Meanings Part 1
“Picture It…” One of my favorite characters from any form of media (books, TV, movies, etc.) is without a doubt Sophia Petrillo from The Golden Girls. Being known as the no holds barred Sicilian with wit and attitude, Sophia was always known for her life lessons through her many stories. And all of those stories…
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Is There a Heaven?
I have been struggling lately. I am not sure what has brought this on or if there’s a single cause to it, but I know that it has been slowly eating at me for the past few months. I am not sure what to do or who to turn to. All o know is that…