Do Not Deflate Lifebuoy

Do Not Deflate Lifebuoy

AN IMPORTANT TIP It was the first day of my psychotherapy training in a quaint and tranquil little town nestled in the Rhondda Valleys in beautiful Wales. I remember sitting, elated to be there, eager to learn. “The golden rule… the first thing I want all of you to...
Regarding Hope and Self-Care

Regarding Hope and Self-Care

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.’  – Bernard Williams The hope you are encouraged to have is validated by a history of ABIND/neurotoxicity and withdrawal survival and recovery of 100s of 1000s of brave individuals...
Thich on Healing

Thich on Healing

Thich Nhat Hanh on healing our inner child: “In each of us, there is a young, suffering child. We have all had times of difficulty as children. To protect and defend ourselves against future suffering, we often try to forget those painful times. The wounded...
Keep Holding On

Keep Holding On

If this is a time when there are dark days, and you are gripped with ABIND or withdrawal-related anxieties and fears, you must still keep holding on. It may be difficult to believe that there can be any light in your space. But it is at these times that you must dig...
Reversible Dystonia

Reversible Dystonia

THIS POST MAY BE TRIGGERING BECAUSE IT DISCUSSES WITHDRAWAL-INDUCED INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENTS. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO READ ABOUT SYMPTOMS, PLEASE DISREGARD IT AND EXIT THE PAGE NOW. IF YOU ARE OKAY WITH READING ABOUT SYMPTOMS, I HOPE IT WILL BE REASSURING FOR YOU. THANK...
Your Boundaries

Your Boundaries

Boundaries are terms and conditions you put in place to establish limits that benefit and protect you and the people you interact with. Having boundaries is not being selfish or self-indulgent. It keeps both you, and anyone you extend these boundaries to, safe. It...