PrincessCrystalSays

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in addiction’, author, crystal amon, Crystal Kauffman, motivational

Look at you. A masterpiece. A beautiful work of art that doesn’t need the validation of anybody to feel WHOLE. Have you perhaps been feeling broken lately? Please don’t. You really shouldn’t put yourself in that situation. See the naked truth is, you feel like you’re not doing your most. You think you don’t have…

How Are You Coping?

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in addiction’, Blessed, crystal amon, Crystal Kauffman

Life is fickle don’t you think? Sometimes you could just get up in the morning and you don’t feel like doing much. But the thing you are not aware of is while you were up and are completely indecisive about what to do with your morning, somewhere, someone didn’t get the chance to wake up…

Got My Name Changed Back

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in addiction’, author

Finally, my divorce was granted in July 2022. Therefore, I am no longer writing under my married name of Kauffman. Instead, I have chosen to get my maiden name back which is Amon. Some posts still have my married name and some will be updated. Thank you for understanding and I apologize for any confusion…

So, You Had A Bad Day?

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in Christian, Crystal S. Kauffman, Inspiration

Now what do you do with that statement? You have been beaten and bruised by life’s obstacles. Yet, your someone’s inspiration that you never knew was watching you. Then, suddenly someone actually says,” You’re a Warrior. Be proud!” Proud of what? You are now a survivor and your whole life changes again. However, you are learning…

Reward Thy Self

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in crystal amon

As you take the big step towards fighting your addiction. You will face many challenges and setbacks that can frustrate you. Therefore, piclean a day once a month or even bi-weekly to reward yourself. Collect Something Pick something small and inexpensive or you will face a new problem. For example, I chose crystals and dragons…

Rising Above The Pain

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Everyday, you will face different types of issues, which will make you question your personal strength and your self-esteem. You will face people’s judgment, even though you are not doing anything that you have been accused of committing. Hold On To Sobriety Even close friends will tear you apart with their mean judgmental words they…

Quieting the Storm Within

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Written By, Crystal S. Kauffman-Amon As different issues arise throughout the day, you can begin to feel overwhelmed and stressed out over these annoying obstacles as they popup. Many times you may feel like you are being engulfed by a storm of emotions that are raging inside of your chest. However, you cannot allow yourself…

Embrace Your Second Chance

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in addiction, Crystal S. Kauffman

Written By, Crystal S. Kauffman Everyone makes mistakes in life, especially when you are living with an active addiction of any kind. One misstep or bad choice will cause you to feel worthless to everyone around you. This is the exact time when you will need to embrace the friends and family member’s who love…

Creating A New Tribe

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Written By, Crystal S. Kauffman Congratulations on making it this far in your personal recovery and ever winding road to sobriety. Start planning a private celebration for you, because each and every new day is a wonderful milestone. Always acknowledge your personal milestones, as you keep moving forward and rebuilding you life. Rebuild our Life…

Begin Rising Shattered Spirit

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Any form of abusive relationships will bring some heartbreaking and yet real storms in your life, because your lover is the very person abusing you. This type of marriage or relationship will completely shatter your inner spirit and break your mind, while guiding you towards major depression. Remove Toxic Relationships Now, sex is nothing, conflict…

Battle the Demons

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Unfortunately, you will be dealing with powerful and painful emotions as you walk on the journey toward recovery and freedom from the chains of addictions. Feel free to look up support groups and communities online and offline, but find the support you will need to face the demon’s of addiction. Face Your Demons Start chasing…

The Past Does Not Define You

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in addiction, crystal amon, Crystal Kauffman, Crystal S Kauffman, Crystal S. Kauffman, imogen rayne, motivational, self help, write

Written By, Crystal S. Kauffman Lifestyle changes are hard and painful at first, but soon you will become stronger with each step you take. You are walking a new journey that will require you to push yourself beyond your personal comfort zone. Embrace the strength that you will unleash with each new step you face,…

Find 5 Positive Things to Tell Yourself Daily

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Each week, stop for a few moments to create a list of five positive things that are true about yourself or your character. Begin repeating these statements to yourself in the morning and repeat them as needed throughout the day. Create a List Especially, during the difficult moments when you begin feeling down about yourself.…

Welcome to the First Day of Recovery

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By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Congratulations, on finally deciding to admit that you absolutely need help to become sober. First and foremost, accept that you are a struggling addict, who is utterly powerless against this powerful demon. Did you know your story will inspire others that are struggling with addiction also. Honestly, you must…

Control Your Own Life

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in addiction, crystal amon, Crystal S Kauffman, Crystal S. Kauffman

By, Crystal S. Kauffman During recovery or even in everyday life, you are going to learn quickly that you will only able to control your own situations and circumstances. Honestly, you cannot control the way anyone else chooses to treat you. You can choose to stay away from any person, who hurts you and does…

Change That Negative Energy…

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By, Crystal S. Kauffman Sometimes, you don’t know how a certain situation is going to turn out, however you can begin preparing yourself mentally to face even the toughest of times. You can plan for it or just wing it, but sometimes nothing ever goes the way you need it too. People will doubt you,…

Build A Life That You Love

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By, Crystal S. Kauffman Changing your life can be extremely difficult with the many different temptations around you. Most of the time, you are far away from the temptation, but sometimes it can be right in your face. This temptation can actually be in the form of a person, who just happened to dropped by…

Developing a Self-Care Plan

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By, Crystal S. Kauffman Sometimes, you just have to learn how to take care of yourself and your needs to get strong and healthy again after dealing with addiction. You have to develop a strict self-care plan that includes a nutritious diet, exercise you can do, and caring for yourself as you break free from…

Kick Rocks…

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By, Crystal S. Kauffman Are you tired of everyone voicing their opinion about how you should live your life? Do they constantly jump to conclusions about every aspect of your life, yet they don’t call or come by your home? These foolish people assume that you waste your money on foolish things, instead of paying…

Never Allow A Grudge To Win…

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By, Crystal S. Kauffman Holding grudges can tear families apart for years. However, all a family can do is try to make amends and ask for forgiveness. Unfortunately, the other family member must want to bury the hatchet as well. If the other person does not want to let go of the past, then you…

Keep Your Bullshit Away From Me…

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By, Crystal S. Kauffman Do you get tired of competing with bullshit in other people’s head? Have they unfairly judged you, even though they don’t communicate or hang out with you? If so, tell that person to leave their bullshit right where they found it…in their own head! You don’t have time to reassure someone…

You Will Beat This…

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By, Crystal S. Kauffman You are going to get through the withdrawals and the cravings that haunt you, by admitting that you are powerless without God or your higher power. Admitting that you are weak against this battle will actually make you stronger. The battle against your old self and your new self is a…

Be True To Yourself!

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in addiction, Crystal S Kauffman

By, Crystal S Kauffman Never allow someone to tear you down or talk down to you, due to the mistakes you have made in the past or even recently. If you have tried to make amends, then you have done your part and you must let the situation go. Nothing you will do can change…

Mental Health and the Thoughtless Words People Say

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By, Crystal S Kauffman Do you ever get really upset with people who say thoughtless things when you are dealing with a mental illness symptoms like anxiety or mood changes? Sometimes, people mean well, but they end up hurting you with their own opinions which are not always factually based. For example, if you suffer…

You Can be Redeemed!

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By, Crystal S Kauffman Are you struggling with guilt because of your past addictions? Do you feel like after all you did that no one can honestly love or care about you? Well, no matter how far you were ensnared in addiction, you can be redeemed but you must try to make amends to those…

One Moment at a Time…

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By, Crystal S. Kauffman In recovery, I hear everyone say take it “One Day at a Time”, but the truth is that you must make it through each moment first. There are 60 minutes within an hour and you must make it through 24 hours each day. My personal belief is that you must make…

Celebrate Your Sobriety

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in addiction, crystal s kauffman

By, Crystal S. Kauffman Becoming sober is a difficult thing for a person who is living with and feeding their addition. Some people count the days and months that they have been in recovery. Be proud of making it to recovery, because many actually don’t make it to getting sober. You should celebrate you recovery…

Changing Your Inner Circle

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in addiction, Change, crystal s. kauffman, Family, illness, Life

By, Crystal S. Kauffman Are you living with an addictive personality, but you are sober right now? If so, then you need to change some keys things in your life right now! Separate yourself from everyone that will help feed your addiction, as well as anyone who chooses to use drugs themselves. Chase your sobriety…

Escaping Depression’s Brutal Snare

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in addiction, Crystal S. Kauffman

By, Crystal S. Kauffman It is normal to feel down or sad at times, because we are human and we are filled with a range of different emotions. Some common emotions we feel are love, anger, happiness , sadness, loneliness, hopeless, fear, shame, pride, and jealousy. However, actual depression is completely different, since it doesn’t…

Change is Hard, But it is Necessary!

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