by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 23, 2026 | Recovery
Trust is one of the quietest losses that comes with substance use. It doesn’t vanish all at once. Instead, it wears away slowly. It can be from a promise broken here, a boundary crossed there, a late-night vow of doing better tomorrow, but that never quite arrives....
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
When a new year begins, you naturally start thinking about what you want your life and your recovery to look like. You might focus on goals, routines, relationships, or new habits that support healing. One essential piece of your recovery that often gets overlooked is...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
The beginning of a new year can feel symbolic. It can be an open door, a blank page, a chance to rebuild your life with more clarity and confidence. For someone in recovery, new habits aren’t just good ideas, but are tools that help you stay grounded, protect your...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 19, 2025 | Recovery
Recovery consists of more than just staying sober. It is also about noticing what’s happening inside you, especially when emotions hit hard. One important skill you can build is understanding your emotional triggers. Triggers can feel sudden or confusing. You might...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 16, 2025 | Practicing Recovery
When you’re rebuilding your life in recovery, some days feel steady and clear, while there may be other days when old thoughts, emotions, and cravings can hit you out of nowhere. Relapse doesn’t come out of the blue. It often begins quietly, long before you ever pick...
