As we find ourselves on the cusp of another Valentine's Day, I can't help but reflect on how swiftly the past year has flown by. For many, including my former self, this day was fraught with emotional turmoil. My history as a self-critical, codependent individual made Valentine's Day a source of dread, whether I was entangled in a dysfunctional relationship or facing the day alone, yearning for companionship.
The Valentine's Day Struggle
In the past, Valentine's Day highlighted my … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
From Codependency to Self-Love
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Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
Spiritual Self-Care
When trying to figure out what your Spiritual self-care should be, take a look at what makes sense to you and go from there. There is no right or wrong way to do this – and you are spiritually safe right where you are. … [Read more...] about Spiritual Self-Care
When The Smoke Clears
The Far-Reaching Impact of California Fires on Increased Substance Use In recent weeks, the world has watched in horror as California has been ravaged by some of the most devastating wildfires in history. These fires, fueled by climate change and other factors, have not only caused immense destruction within the state but have also sent shockwaves far beyond its borders. One of the most profound ripple effects is felt in Canada, particularly in communities like Fort McMurray and Jasper, which … [Read more...] about When The Smoke Clears
The Top 10 Reasons to Stop Enabling the Addict You Love
Addiction can take many forms, from mind-altering substances to mood-altering behaviours, and almost everyone on the planet today is either affected by addiction—their own or someone else’s—or they know someone who is. For an addict to have a chance to recover, changes need to happen with their loved ones first. Until a friend or family member changes what they’re doing, it’s unlikely that the addict in their lives will. Loved ones need to let their addicts know that they will not support them … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Reasons to Stop Enabling the Addict You Love
How can we educate young people to understand that even experimenting with pot can be a slippery slope?
Mike asks: How can we educate young people to understand that even experimenting with pot can be a slippery slope, particularly when the family doctor has said it's harmless if they only smoke pot occasionally? Hi Mike, This makes me crazy. When I was first diagnosed with Crohn's all those years ago, my doctors didn't know what to do for me, and addiction wasn't on the radar—so today I cut them a little slack. They didn't know what they were unleashing upon me. But they know now. Doctors know … [Read more...] about How can we educate young people to understand that even experimenting with pot can be a slippery slope?
