Get Clean or Screw It?
Sometimes it is hard to think beyond the next two months or so. It is very easy to say “f**k it, I may not even be here in two months if the coronavirus gets a hold of me…” And for many, there is a sense of the relief from responsibility that comes with being...
The Connection Between Mental and Physical Pain
My trauma occurred in February of 2011. As I stood in front of the podium and spoke at a state summit in Michigan, I recounted my trauma — my past — in front of a room filled with strangers. I shared my vulnerable story and my transition from victim to thriving...
Reframing Thoughts During Coronavirus
On a recent (pre-COVID 19) retreat I attended, we focused on reframing thoughts, feelings, and past experiences and turning negatives into positives. I have found myself using some of these reframing skills during our current coronavirus pandemic experience. I am in...
8 Tips for Continuing Your Recovery During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The Coronavirus outbreak has been a true test of everyone’s mental, physical, financial and other health. The extent of it is yet unknown. There’s a lot of fear and panic circulating.Just as those over 60, and those immunocompromised are considered at high risk, I...
