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Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all ladies who wear the crown of being a mom. May your day be blessed! Love, Crystal
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Forgiving Someone
Learning to forgive someone is not an easy thing to do, especially if it involves a good friend or family member who hurt you in some way. They may continue to deny hurting you or say you did wrong to them. However, you may need to try to openly discuss the entire situation with your…
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Choose Your Peace
Toxic people can have a detrimental impact on our lives and it is important to stay away from them. They can be family, friends, or even strangers who are using us for their own gain. It is essential to recognize these toxic people in order to protect ourselves from emotional and mental harm. It is…
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Finding a Pet Sitter
Choosing a Pet Sitter You may consider hiring a pet sitter, whenever you need to go out of town for a weekend or longer. There are several options that will help you find a sitter like asking family or friends, which may allow you to save money. Many times someone you know will stay at…
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Recovering after Illness
By, Crystal S. Amon Recovering from an illness or injury can be a long and difficult process. After a prolonged period of convalescence, it’s normal to want to get back into the workforce and take on a new job. For many, returning to work is not only an important part of regaining independence but can…
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Writing a Resume?
By, Crystal S. Amon For many people the task of writing a resume is daunting. It takes them hours to write, and often in the end it still doesn’t look quite right. But that’s because they don’t know how to do it correctly. Writing a resume is easy with this handy guide on how to…
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Entering Recovery
Recovering from active addiction is not easy. It’s a long and grueling process with many hurdles along the way. But you can make it through, if you’re willing to put in the work. In order to successfully recover from active addiction, you need to be in a safe place where you can focus on yourself…
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What is Your Legacy?
What is your personal legacy that your loved ones will remember once your journey on this earth is over? Have you ever sat down and asked yourself about the kind of book a family member could actually write about your character and personality? Would they believe you are an honest person, who believes in being…
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Peace is Vital
Many times you have learned that recovery is hard and sobriety is even harder. The truth is that sometimes you have to deal with though, is how much so-called friends or loved ones try to influence you to go out partying and drinking. One word becomes a sentence which becomes an idea, a story, an…
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Spot Your Emotions
Having a positive attitude, despite your feelings at the time can help you stay focused, while increasing your productivity at work and at home. However, a negative attitude will reflect badly on our fellow co-workers and our family members. The negative attitude will cause drama and cause friction between you and others, which will decrease…
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Learn New Habits
As you face another new day of sobriety, you will begin facing the same problems and issues which led you to pick up the drug of your choice or the bottle.These original problems didn’t disappear suddenly by your use of drugs or alcohol. Instead, you’re just self-medicating and masking the problem and creating more for…
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Love Can Make You Strong
Love is a powerful emotion that can make you feel strong and motivated. It can also inspire you to do great things. So, with that said, find out who loves in your life. You will need their constant support and motivation to help you reach your goals. Evaluate your loved ones and friends to see…
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Abiding in God’s Love
John 4:16, “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” Nancy Stoppe There are many times when I get off track regarding my actions, or feelings, or even understanding certain things.…
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Stay Away From Drama
You will struggle to find your new normal again while in recovery. This means establishing your own personal boundaries with friends and family. These new limits may cause a person to get angry. Always steer clear of all drama and negativity which is brought by toxic people. These types of people will bring drama right…
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Make Someone’s Day
Do you have extra time on your hands during the day? Are you retired or just have a little bit of free time on your hands? Did you know you can brighten someone’s day, just by stopping by to visit with them. No matter what city you live in, you can meet different senior citizens…
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You Don’t Look Sick
Have you been diagnosed with a invisible illness like a mental illness or digestive disorders? Do you ever find yourself having to constantly explain your illness to friends and family? Have you ever been told that you don’t look sick? An invisible illness is not seen by anyone, because it is happening on the inside…
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Look Out For Yourself
Try not to be hushed. Try not to let the statement of others when they see you or their fiendish decisions get to you. It’s extremely hard to face a daily reality such that you will not be decided by your past yet it isn’t inconceivable! What’s more, that is true. You are lovely. Indeed!…
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Be Proud of Yourself
Living sober is a reason to be proud! Start collecting every stone of anger, hurt, loss, and more. Begin building a stepping stone to your new future that your are now chasing. Take nothing for granted and hold your head up high, despite your mistakes. You have a beautiful future ahead of you. Chase Sobriety…
