by Jodie Stevens | Aug 23, 2021 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Forgiveness, Psychology and Personal Growth |
We all know what it’s like to be hurt or betrayed. When it happened to me, I saw no possible hope of ever returning to normal. The pain was unbearable. It wasn’t physical pain, not in the normal sense. It was an ache deep in my inner being. It took my breath away and...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 22, 2021 | podcast |
How do I Know if I’m an Alcoholic or Addict (Episode 32) In this episode I will share the eleven signs (from the DSM-5) that mental health professionals use to determine if someone has a substance abuse problem. I will be brutally honest with you and share how...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 15, 2021 | podcast |
What Does Forgiveness Have to do with Recovery Anyway? (Episode 31) Why does Alcoholics Anonymous refer to resentment as “the number one offender?” Why is resentment and unforgiveness so damaging to our health? In this episode we dive into the physical,...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 9, 2021 | podcast |
The term ‘Emotional Sobriety’ is most often used in the addiction recovery realm since addictions are ‘Band-Aid’s’ of sorts used to suppress painful emotions. Have you ever known someone who got sober and their behavior was just as bad if...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 8, 2021 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Psychology and Personal Growth |
If you are sober from drugs or alcohol you may wonder what emotional sobriety is and why you need it, especially since you quit your addiction? Any good recovery program helps clients move toward emotional sobriety through the 12 Steps, counseling, or the...
