If your mood noticeably shifts during the fall and winter months, you might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as SAD. This form of depression is linked to changes in sunlight exposure and biological rhythms, making it more than just a case of the “winter blues.” Symptoms of this condition often begin in late […]

When I share with people what I do for a living, a few of the classic questions about addiction asked include: “Is it really that hard to quit?”, “Can’t people just stop?”, “Isn’t it mind over matter?” The truth is addiction is challenging work. When people ask me these questions, I try to compare it […]

When individuals venture out to sobriety, the early stages can be the most difficult. Many of us are used to our habitual behaviors of using and when the drug or alcohol is taken away, we don’t know how to cope or what to do with ourselves. It can be a very confusing time. Fortunately, there […]

This video below impacted me deeply. It is hard to say that when we do something for others that we will see the fruits of our labor. I feel comfort in the knowing that I did my best, tried my hardest and felt genuinely for the other person. How do you rekindle the light inside […]