You’re good at solving problems. Efficient under pressure. Sharp when it counts. On paper, you look fine—even enviable. So why can’t you exhale? Why does one offhand comment at work...
You look fine. You still show up. Emails answered. Deadlines hit. Dishes done. On paper, your life makes sense. So when someone suggests an intensive outpatient program, it almost feels...
When I first started CBT, I did everything “right.” I showed up on time. Took notes. Highlighted the handouts. I even said things like, “That’s a great point,” during sessions...
You left the program. Maybe suddenly. Maybe slowly. Maybe you planned to come back and just… didn’t. Now it’s been days, weeks, or longer—and the idea of returning feels heavy....
When I got sober, I thought the hard part was over. Turns out, the hardest part came after—when I had to face everything I used to numb, deny, or laugh...
I wasn’t the kind of person who needed help. I paid my bills. I showed up for meetings. I made it to the gym—most days. From the outside, I looked...
Some people wake up tired. Others wake up already overwhelmed. And then there are people like you—people who’ve been shouldering more than their share for so long, you barely remember...
When emotions feel overwhelming and unpredictable, it can sometimes feel like there’s no clear path forward. You may be asking yourself, “How do I cope with this intensity without losing...
When you’re in love with someone who’s actively using, your mind becomes a battlefield. You second-guess your instincts. You reread old messages. You panic when they don’t answer and panic...
Sobriety didn’t solve the loneliness. You got through the hardest part—stopping. Maybe you went to detox. Maybe you pushed through the first 30 days shaking, scared, and angry. And now?...
