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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…

  • Picking Up My Crown

    By, Crystal S. Amon I won’t allow you to tear me down, Never again will I forget my crown. You chose to play my with my heart and mind,  Now, I am free and I have put you far behind. Stay man, don’t come back and beg for another try, I will laugh until it…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Three Ways to Reduce Anxiety

    We are going to talk about tips and scientific tricks to feel calm and relaxed. The most effective ways to sustain long-term feelings of peace and calm are breathing techniques, music, and meditation. 1. Breathing Techniques When feeling stressed out, try calming yourself down by taking deep breaths and relaxing each muscle group. Deep breathing…

  • Maintaining Sobriety During Life’s Changes

    Life changes, both big and small, can be a challenge to sobriety. From a move to a new city to the birth of a child, these changes can disrupt your routines and support system. It’s important to be prepared for how these changes might affect you and have a plan in place to maintain your…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • Be Kind But Set Limits

    Remember to do unto others as you want done to you. This is hard once you’ve been hurt by someone. Especially when they do you wrong or betray you without any remorse.  As my best friend once said, “Two wrongs don’t make a right.” He was right because despite their actions, you should never retaliate…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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!…

  • Find a Hobby

    Find a new hobby that will help you control your demons while allowing you to take back your life. Start by looking in your own church, AA group, NA group, or local clubs. There are many different types of clubs and hobbies to chose from. Find a Partner Take time to ask different friends for…

  • Don’t Disrespect Yourself

  • You Are Beautiful Too

    You are beautiful and you need to see that. There are still so many beautiful parts of you that are yet to be explored. See it this way; you grew up in a certain community all your life but when you’re on the internet you get the chance to see other beautiful places in the…

  • Don’t Overlook Your Beauty

    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?

    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

    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…

  • Never Give Up

    First let me say this, a lot of people have been on this road way before you came on. Ever taken some time out to look at their lives and try to see the similarities you share? Just for a second forget about the fact that they battled with their own addiction just like you.…

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  • Find Your Power

    Let’s be honest. It’s hard. It really is hard. That feeling of being submerged under water for so long yet you want out. It’s not easy. Nobody said it would be easy. There isn’t anything you can be told that would actually make a difference to you, unless you decide to effect a turn around…

  • Make Time for Yourself

    When was the last time you connected with your essence? When was the last time you actually connected to your core? Don’t feel let down if it’s been a while. Life gets busy and you need to know what you an to keep alive. So you shouldn’t feel let down that you haven’t really had…

  • Been Awhile

    Life got busier for me lately. Sorry I haven’t been writing, but I thought I would drop by and say hi to my friends and followers. I am still struggling with depression as many do. However, I’m doing great on the plan made by my psychiatrist and the medicines are helping. Looking back on my…

  • New Glasses

  • Our New Additions to Our Family.

    Wicca the cockatiel and Onyx theming Rex bunny are new to our family. I love animals and we enjoy having them around as well as playing with them. They both are still babies, but Wicca is trained and loves hanging out with me everyday. We play about 4 hours a day, during which time I…

  • My Girl

  • Spread Positive Seeds

    By, Crystal S. Kauffman-Amon Sometimes, when I meet a person for the first time, I literally will have to get away from this person as fast as I can. I can just feel their negative energy pouring off of them before they even say a word to me. Immediately, these negative people will have this…