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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Let Me Write For You

    My quality freelance writing services are available to all new clients and their current projects. I specialize in freelance writing services including: guest blogging, web articles, blogging, web content, copywriting, written ads, and ghostwriting.  My different types of services that are available to small websites and blogs owners that need help finishing or creating their…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Past Does Not Define You

    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,…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • One Day….

  • Becoming Dragon Strong

    My own personal journey with aggressive experimental cervical cancer treatment in 2003 initially caused the disability with my legs and back. Since then, treatment saved my life, yet I have been experiencing chronic pain and a balance issue. Also, I have Neuropathy in my feet, which has caused falls and has caused me to break…

  • Facing My New Normal

    Losing my twin brother, Thomas in Feb. 2021, broke my heart in two. However, I have to be honest in my heart I knew I was fighting for him to get Compassionate Release to die free from his prison cell. He spent 15 years after getting caught in Florida selling 10 oxycodone and refusing to…