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Addictions

March 3, 2017February 8, 2023 Addiction, Boundaries, Parentified Children, Recovery, Relationships, Self Esteem, Therapy

“The new Tesla goes from 0 to 100 in 2.5 seconds. The only thing faster than that is a co-dependent who goes from 0 to “dead-in-a-ditch” in one second flat!” ... Read more

Recovery and the Family

February 24, 2017February 8, 2023 12 Step, Addiction, Attachment, Love, Parentified Children, Recovery, Relationships, Therapy

“If the addict is pleased with your help, you are probably enabling… If the addict is pissed as hell, you are probably helping!” Sandy Swenson Addiction has an impact on ... Read more

Addiction, Denial, and Self Care

November 11, 2015February 8, 2023 12 Step, Addiction, Attachment, Boundaries, Love, Recovery, Relationships, Self Care, Self Esteem, Therapy, Wellness

“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we ... Read more

The Impostor Syndrome

February 7, 2014February 8, 2023 Addiction, Impostor syndrome, Parentified Children, Self Esteem, Therapy

Don’t be fooled by me. Don’t be fooled by the face I wear For I wear a mask, a thousand masks, Masks that I’m afraid to take off And none ... Read more

Rob Ford, Addiction, and the Santa Claus Parade

December 7, 2013February 8, 2023 Addiction

I have watched with interest the travails of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford play out over these past months. Addiction and recovery play a large role in both my personal and ... Read more

Adult Children of Addictions

November 13, 2013February 8, 2023 Addiction

Many who grew up in families affected by the disease of alcoholism never did really grow up in many ways. Yes, they grew up physically — but emotionally, psychologically, and ... Read more