Suffering. We all experience it as a fact of human existence. But what happens to us when we begin to define ourselves by our suffering? Some say that suffering is a choice. For those who actually suffer from mental health challenges, it does not appear to be or feel like any sort of choice. It […]
I believe that addicts who hit bottom and reach out for help have one thing in common: the way they are living runs against their most cherished values. Choices and actions run in opposite directions to what matters most to them. How often do we hear in recovery the story of how an addict has […]
I was in a recovery workshop group yesterday, and the facilitator was asking participants for their understandings of the word ‘hope’. I struggled with that one. I have a difficult relationship with the word. I’m not even sure what it means. It’s probably one of those words that people toss around assuming it means the […]
Word of caution: This post contains discussion concerning the topic of suicide and may not be suitable for some readers. If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or has suicide-related concerns, please call (in Canada) 1-833-456-4566 toll free (In QC: 1-866-277-3553), 24/7 or visit talksuicide.ca. My first few years in recovery went as expected. I […]
The Peace of Wild Things 