by Baylissa | May 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Toxic positivity refers to the phenomenon where individuals or groups enforce an expectation of constant happiness, optimism, and positivity, regardless of the circumstances. While positivity in itself is not inherently harmful, toxic positivity becomes problematic...
by Baylissa | Apr 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
As you navigate your way through the rest of this healing process, see if you can do your best to not allow the negative aspects of withdrawal to overwhelm you to an extent where you discount any good there may be in your life. Don’t let this challenging chapter of...
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...
