On Being Strong

On Being Strong

At times you may ask yourself, “How will I find the strength to go on?” Know that the strength within you has already brought you this far, and it will take you the rest of the way. Being strong means that no matter how frightened, weary, and emotionally...
Safety Comes First

Safety Comes First

SAFEGUARDING CONCERNS AND SUPPORT FOR HEALING As someone supporting individuals through their healing journeys, I am increasingly concerned about the nature of advice and support being offered to those most vulnerable, resulting in what is turning out to be a drastic...
Blind Faith

Blind Faith

Coping well with prescribed drug injury when it persists beyond the anticipated time and becomes a chronic condition can be an incredibly challenging experience, especially when not seeing improvements or feeling worse rather than better. No solace is found in the...
Toxic Positivity

Toxic Positivity

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...
Hope and the Good in Your Life

Hope and the Good in Your Life

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...