Taking the first step into treatment can feel like standing at the edge of a pool—knowing you need to get in, but afraid of the…
When your child is in crisis, life feels like walking on thin ice. One day they’re laughing at the dinner table, the next they’re locked…
Your stomach drops. You smell it. You see it. Or you just know. Another relapse. Another round of “Why didn’t treatment work?” This post is…
Your stomach drops. You smell it. You see it. Or you just know. Relapsing after 90 days isn’t just a moment—it’s a thousand thoughts in…
If you’re newly sober and feel more confused than healed, this is for you. You might be doing all the “right” things—staying clean, attending meetings,…
After I relapsed at 90 days, I stood in my kitchen holding two names: my therapist and the detox center. I didn’t know who to…
I used to tell people it was “just anxiety.” I said it so often it became a reflex. If I snapped at someone? “Sorry, I’m…
I didn’t expect to feel worse after getting sober. At first, I chalked it up to adjustment. I thought maybe I just missed the routine…
Mental health and substance use are deeply connected—but they’re rarely treated that way. If you’ve gone through treatment that didn’t seem to help, or if…
For individuals facing the difficult reality of both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, healing can feel like an overwhelming challenge. These…