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Mental Health Moment: Let go of enemies, embrace critics

Today, I’m encouraging you to do something that most people would flat out refuse to do: I encourage you to wish your enemy/enemies well. Now,

When I reflect on how I used to talk about sobriety and how I think of it now, I return to a thought: Perspective is

It’s commonplace in this world to encounter negative talk about yourself or the people you care about. As humans, we have a tendency to give

As of Jan. 1, 2023, I am six years sober from alcohol, and have been on a journey of change ever since. While the overall

A little while back, I told you that you CAN take a break. And now, after the past week or so, you (and I) know

It’s no surprise to people who know me well that I have an incredibly hard time letting a thought go. I overanalyze everything ⏤ even

I won’t lie to you. I have to just tell myself that I’m okay at least a few times a week. If I don’t, I’ll

Lately, I’ve found myself remembering and analyzing an old quote that has rattled around in the back of my mind since childhood: ‘I don’t give

Depression and addiction have served as my longest companions in life. Beyond any friends, beyond any family, they were nearly always by my side.