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Can you talk about someone behind their back without it being labeled as gossip?
Can you talk about someone behind their back without it being labeled as gossip? For the longest time I thought the answer was a definite ‘no’. While speaking the truth about someone I would often feel a strange ping of guilt. “Well, we better stop talking,” one of us...
The Belief Gap – Part 3
Another common belief among people (especially those who struggle with addiction) is the idea that they are ‘terminally unique.’ While it’s true that we are all individual; our experiences are not. If you’re like me, when you feel like no-one ‘gets you,’ your first...
The Beleif Gap – Part 2
The Belief Gap – Part 2 Another faulty belief at the core of addiction and self-destructive behavior is: “No one will ever be able to meet my needs; therefore, I must meet my own needs.” (Dr. Patrick Carnes, Out of the Shadows) I used to tell myself things like: “I...
The Belief Gap – Part 1
The root of addiction and other self-destructive behaviors can usually be found in incorrect beliefs about ourselves. One of the most common faulty beliefs is: “No one could ever love me if they truly knew who I was.” (Dr. Patrick Carnes - Out of the Shadows 2001)...
Everyone Is Talking About Robin Williams
The tragic death of a Robin Williams is a reminder that mental illness and addiction don’t discriminate. No amount of fame, money, brilliance, talent, charisma or good looks can bring happiness. They’re all transitory and most people realize it at some point in their...
Does Forgiveness Come From The Mind Or The Heart?
In her book “Forgiveness” June Hunt describes what we can do when we don’t want to forgive someone: “Whenever you don’t feel like doing something you should do, examine your thoughts. While you can’t control what your offenders do, you can control your thinking about...
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