by Kathy | Jan 12, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, New Beginnings, Recovery, rehab
Did you make 2017 the year of you? What did you focus on the most in the past year? Make a list. What were the top five positive things that took most of your time and energy? What were the top five negative things that stole your time and energy? Which list is easier...
by Kathy | Sep 21, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, EGCMethod, horses, Recovery, rehab
We all go through emotional times. What I need to do is to figure out what it is that’s controlling my emotions. This has been an emotional week for me and it’s really hard to admit that I struggle, too. I want to show the world that I’m strong. But isn’t strong also...
by Kathy | Sep 7, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Change, Friends and Family of Addiction, Grief, Recovery, rehab
The first time I heard him say that he had been going to meetings for 30 years, I remember saying to myself, “no f***ing way was I going to go to meetings for 30 years!” Now, as the days, the months, and the years pass by, I can see the importance of going to...
by Kathy | Aug 30, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, New Beginnings, Recovery, rehab
What does it take to say that’s enough? I spoke at a gathering this past week about my journey into recovery. I started with my past, describing how sick I was in my addiction. It still amazes me how close to death I was, ignoring all the signs that my body, heart,...
by Kathy | Aug 17, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, horses, New Beginnings, Recovery, rehab
Horses see right into your heart and feel the energy that your heart knows to be true. I met two women this week who are newly in recovery. I count it as such a blessing when I meet those who are just beginning their journey. These women are only a month or two into...
by Kathy | Jul 14, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, horses, Neigh #5, Recovery, rehab
Neigh #5…Let go of guilt and shame. Give your regrets to Spirit – Spirit within and Spirit that surrounds you. Be gentle with yourself. Live your life in your truth and you will walk a path of freedom. It is said that resentments are the number one reason that those...
