Why first responders carry a different kind of trauma If you are a first responder, you already know this part in your bones. Trauma is not always one headline call. A lot of the time it is the steady drip. It is repeated exposure to things most people never see up...
Life After Rehab: Why the Next Phase Matters More Than You Think Getting discharged from inpatient rehab can feel weirdly quiet. You go from a schedule that basically tells you where to be, what to do, and who to talk to… to regular life again. Your phone is back....
Why high-functioning addiction is so easy to miss High-functioning addiction is basically this: someone has a substance use disorder, but it doesn’t “look like it” from the outside because they’re still showing up. Still getting the promotion. Still getting the kids...
Why confidence and identity feel shaky in early sobriety Early sobriety can feel weirdly quiet. Not peaceful quiet. More like, what do I do with my hands quiet. A lot of people describe it as a blank slate feeling. Without alcohol or drugs, old coping skills vanish....
Why daily routine is one of the strongest relapse-prevention tools Early recovery has this weird contradiction. You finally have room to breathe, but suddenly you have too much room. Too many hours. Too many choices. Too many moments where nobody is telling you what...
