by Baylissa | Apr 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, As some of you might already know, it has been quite some time since I was asked to put together a course with the most relevant, most important approaches to healing, and insights and guidance for coping well with this process. I promised to create...
by Baylissa | Apr 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Unknown to us, there are momentsWhen crevices we cannot see openFor time to come alive with beginning. – John O’Donohue, “Conamara Blues” When I read this quote by the brilliant poet, John O’Donohue, all of you come to mind. The fact that...
by Baylissa | Mar 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Friend, May you have moments of hope as you weather the storms of this healing process. I understand the challenges you face as you navigate your way through the days, and I want you to know that you are not alone and you will, in time, get better. This healing...
by Baylissa | Mar 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
More than a decade ago, I first wrote about how difficult it is for anyone who has not experienced withdrawal or post-acute withdrawal syndrome to actually believe a prescribed drug, taken as prescribed, could cause so much pain and devastation when coming off it. I...
by Baylissa | Feb 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
If this challenge is weighing you down and you feel your energy waning, don’t despair. Don’t lose heart. No matter how long you have been waiting, the break you are waiting for will eventually come. Until then, you must find the strength to continue to persevere....
by Baylissa | Feb 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
In times of waiting, uncertainty can often cast shadows on our spirits, but amidst it all, your resilience shines brightly. I want to remind each and every one of you that healing is taking place, no matter how long or how the signs of healing are manifesting, and...
by Baylissa | Feb 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Staying safe online is essential for your well-being and ensuring a positive experience while seeking support and information. Here are some tips for staying safe, setting boundaries, dealing with sensitive situations like suicidal ideation, and managing direct...
by Baylissa | Feb 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
THE NATURAL OUTCOME Please don’t let the intensity of your signs of healing prevent you from believing that you are actually getting better. As you know, withdrawal is complex. The nervous system is an intricate, sensitive network and the repair process is not...
by Baylissa | Jan 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, I know it has been a difficult time for many of you and so I just wanted to say to you, “Please don’t lose heart.” If you are breathing, you are healing. Behind the clouds, the sun is shining. Even when it doesn’t feel like it,...
by Baylissa | Jan 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year’s Day! Another year has ended, and what a year it has been for many of you. No matter what your circumstances are, whether you are still tapering off your medication or holding at the moment, or you are in acute, post-acute or protracted...
