I don’t generally speak about my relationship with Cherica Adams. We met when we were freshmen at Winston-Salem State University. If you remember, Cherica was murdered in 1999 with the assistance of NFL player Rae Carruth. Well…Cherica was my friend. She is a person who was in my life for a season and the reason Read more about Happy Mother’s Day To Saundra Adams- A Real Life Super Mom![…]
By Michelle Peterson As a recovering addict, I’m very familiar with the feelings of social isolation that occur when one is living sober. After treatment, I had to give up a lot of friends, and it was a challenge for me to find new friends. I’m somewhat of an introvert, so not only was I Read more about How People in Addiction Recovery Can Get Their Sober Social Life Back on Track[…]
By Hear Courtney Ever experienced underlying stress or worry stemming from your relationship with God? While health issues, social phobias, debts and family crisis are the common drains on our peace of mind, I’d wager that we worry and have God issues too, and that it impacts recovery and wellness. What are God issues? -Things Read more about You don’t need a perfect mind (whatever that is), perfect actions, or a perfect prayer to pray for good guidance from God. […]
For the past several days I’ve been pondering the concept of support. Not the emotional support so many of us need, but rather the aid or assistance given to a cause. In this regard, the idea of support might be a bit tricky for some. Why? Because this type of support is often mistaken for Read more about Love And Support Aren’t The Same Thing![…]
By Michelle Peterson Whether you are in the midst of addiction recovery or just finished up, you know how much of a toll it takes on your body. You discovered a strength you never knew you had in you, and you made it through. However, recovery doesn’t stop the moment you complete treatment. There Read more about Addiction Recovery: Finding Self-Worth and Spiritual Connection Through Mind and Body Healing[…]
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “you can be alone and not be lonely”. The concept is that you can find company with yourself. It is true. You can be happy being with yourself by yourself. But there are times when that might not be enough, especially if you experience depression. Most of the Read more about It’s Okay To Feel Alone…Just Don’t Stay There![…]
by: Michelle Peterson Dealing with addiction is not an easy process, but there are some therapy options that may make it easier. For women and adolescents especially, art therapy can help you access your emotions and give expression to experiences that are too difficult to put into words. This can help you get to Read more about Charms to Soothe: How Art and Music Therapy Can Help You Through Recovery[…]
Recently, I learned about a new software application, notOK This app was created by teenage siblings, Hannah and Charlie Lucas It’s an amazing creation inspired to assist people with depression and/or anxiety (but others can also benefit from it). The application allows users to message people on a list the app calls “trusted contacts”. With Read more about 3 Reasons Why I Love The notOK app![…]
Today is the day that we honor the sacrifices made to advance civil rights in America. We frame the memorial around the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. because his voice for civil rights rang louder and further than others. But be clear, Dr. King knew that he couldn’t do it alone. In his Read more about Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.[…]
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Here we go again”? “Here’s another test, trial, obstacle…another hurdle?” I can imagine this very thought recently running through the mind of Kellie Wells. If that name sounds familiar, it should. Kellie Wells is a 2012 Olympic bronze medalist. Her event, the 100-meter hurdles. She out ran the Read more about Kellie Wells Jumps High Over Lolo’s Low Tweet![…]
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