by Kathy | Sep 26, 2017 | Addiction, Change, Recovery, Stories
She stood quietly by the woods breathing in the warm air. Dusk had just fallen and the night air was heavy with humidity. Her fingertips brushed the craggily pine needles covered in the evening dew. She breathed in their scent that filled the air. She slowly brushed...
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 15, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, Guest Blogs, Recovery, Stories
Guest Blog by Anonymous I’ve always woken up and wondered which morning was going to send me into such a depressive spiral that I would decide to only choose to wake up and feel good. When I would stop giving myself excuses. There’s been many times...
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...
