Defying Gravity: Liberation and Hope in Recovery Through Music
In May 2017 at Shea’s Theater in Buffalo, NY, I had the privilege of attending a showing of Wicked, a…
Read More“I’m F.I.N.E”: The Language of Shielding Trauma
For as long as I can remember when someone asked me how I was doing my standard response was “I’m…
Read MoreYou’re Eligible Too (YET): A Trauma-Informed Challenge to 12-Step Slogan
Early in my journey of recovery I often heard people in 12-Step meetings say, “You’re Eligible Too” or YET. The…
Read MoreA Guide To Dating With Complex Trauma
Finding a companion in life can be a rewarding experience. Our primary orientation is for connection. We are hardwired to…
Read MoreAddressing White Fragility Through Taking Accountability in Perpetuating Systemic Racism
I support Black Lives Matter! It is time we stand up for our African American brothers, sisters, and fellow human…
Read MoreStep 7: Healing the Fragmented Self
“Humbling asked God to remove our shortcomings” -Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps Imagine a vessel that has been thrown on the…
Read MoreStep 6: Integrating Parts
“We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.” –Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps Our step work…
Read MoreStep 5: Facing Dissociation
“Admitted to H.P., to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” –Alcoholic Anonymous 12 Steps…
Read MoreStep 4: Searching and Fearless Moral Inventory
“Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves” Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps Being human means, we are imperfect. Alexander…
Read MoreStep 3: Made A Decision
“We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood…
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