July marks two special birthdays near and dear to Ashley Addiction Treatment, the birthdays of Micki Thomas on July 23rd, and her sister Mae Abraham on July 24th. “Feminine genius” is a term coined by Pope John Paul II in his groundbreaking 1995 Letter to Women, and is the perfect way to describe two influential […]
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How Can I Work on Challenging Parts of My Personality?
Things seem to be going well. We are making progress, showing up, staying sober, and doing our healing work. But then we hit a wall. Something happens. We get angry, defensive, passive-aggressive, or mean, seemingly out of nowhere. Feelings of defeat or confusion kick in, as we wrestle with these parts of our personality that […]
Utilizing Archetypes to Empower and Transform Your Life
Many of us turn to books, movies, or music to serve as guiding lights in our recovery process. These tools can empower us, affirm, and strengthen our identity, and serve as anchors during difficult times. One such book is The Four-Fold Way, by renowned cultural anthropologist and spiritual leader, Angeles Arrien. Angeles traveled and studied […]
Our Story: A Gift of Confidence, Connection, Empowerment, and Insight
One hugely important gift in the journey of addiction and recovery is your story. It will always belong to you, and no one can take it from you. Take time to remember the powerful, painful parts of your life, and reflect on how far you have come. Writing it down, or speaking and sharing it […]
Positions for People in Recovery
We received effective treatment, triumphed over addiction, reclaimed our life, and got our footing in the world again. But what steps do we take now? It can be so hard to know how to move forward, especially if we want to begin seeking employment, but are unsure how to account for the time that was […]
Understanding How It Started: The Power of Looking Back
What happened to me? How did I get so hooked? Why did it get so hard, or so bad? These are questions that could feel haunting during the struggle with addiction and can continue to pester us during early recovery. But once stability and sobriety have been reached, it may be time to reflect and […]