by Cheryl Cirelli | Aug 2, 2026 | Recovery
Recovery is built on honesty. While it’s important to be truthful with your therapist, sponsor, and loved ones, one of the hardest—and most important—people to be honest with is yourself. Self-honesty means taking an honest look at your thoughts, behaviors,...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jul 24, 2026 | Recovery
Recovery asks you to make a lot of changes, and with change often comes uncertainty. You may find yourself replaying old memories, questioning your decisions, or worrying about what comes next. While it’s natural to reflect on your experiences, overthinking can...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jul 17, 2026 | Mental Health
When you’re recovering from a substance use disorder, learning to feel your emotions again can be one of the hardest parts of the journey. For a long time, substances may have helped you escape painful thoughts, stressful situations, or overwhelming feelings. They may...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jul 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
Some days in recovery, you wake up and just don’t feel motivated to do anything. You don’t want to journal. You don’t want to go to a meeting. You don’t want to answer texts, make healthy meals, or do any of the things that usually help you stay grounded. You may even...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 19, 2026 | Recovery
Many people enter recovery carrying feelings of regret, guilt, anger, or sadness. They may wish they could change past choices, repair the harm caused by addiction, or undo difficult experiences beyond their control. While these feelings are understandable, becoming...
