What is the False-Self and Why do We Create One?
The false self is something we create in early childhood to get our attachment needs met. This false-self becomes a defense mechanism to guard against rejection, disapproval, triggers, hurts, and wounds that began during the early phases of our development. If our...
What is Codependency and is it an Addiction?
“When a codependent dies, someone else’s life flashes before their eyes.” I know, it’s funny and not funny at the same time. When I first heard that ‘joke’ I didn’t know whether to laugh or to cry. Before I describe codependency, I want to point out that we are all...
What Does Forgiveness have to do with Recovery Anyway?
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...
What is Emotional Sobriety and Why Do I Need It?
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...
Three Things You Must do to Get and Stay Sober from any Addiction or Life Controlling Issue
There are three things you absolutely must do if you want to get and stay sober from drugs, alcohol, or any other life controlling substance or destructive life pattern: Admit You Have a ProblemAsk for HelpPractice Rigorous Honesty Admit You Have a Problem In my...
3 Things Sobriety Taught me about a Healthy Marriage
Have you ever known someone who refused to accept responsibility for their part in anything? When you tried to point out a mistake, they always blamed someone else or some circumstance outside of themselves. They were always the victim and never to blame. If we look...
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