This is a guest post by my recovery buddy and friend, J. He surprised me by sending me this guest post for my blog out of the blue one day. It really touches my heart that he wanted to share...
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Since Codependency was first seen in and associated with family members of or persons close to sufferers of alcoholism, naturally the recovery tools overlap and are shared. The Twelve Steps, one of Al‑Anon’s three Legacies for recovery, is adapted nearly word-for-word from the...
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All about Yoga When I first started going for Yoga classes a few years ago, I was a total newbie and thought that Yoga would be nice to try out, since I’m bad with sports in general and gyms intimidate...
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The heart of gratitude My “I am thankful” list Today, I’m thankful that: I got 2 blog posts (here and here) done yesterday (never happened before), albeit overdue. You can take a look, it’s about ADHD. I’ve a roof over...
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Therapy with Steve, the man who changed my life I started seeing my therapist, Steve Hauptman, in Sept 2015. He is based in New York, and since I’m based in Asia, we had our sessions via Skype. The reasons I...
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#MentalHealthAwareness Month The month of May is Mental Health Month or Mental Health Awareness Month in the States. It has been observed since 1949. (source) There is an annual theme, and this year, it is “Risky Business”. It is to educate...
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If you’re someone who feels stuck in your comfort zone, or considering to explore what else is “out there”; if you’re looking for the benefits of trying something new, you’ve come to the right place…
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A huge THANK YOU to you, you and you! I’ve finally reached 600 Likes on Facebook 🙂 I’m doing a “gratitude giveaway” to mark this milestone! The prize is 10 Girl in Therapy quote magnets of any design. How to...
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The last person who should judge me… is me This phrase came to mind as I was on the bus home. I was self-blaming again, about not having done enough (for work). I am usually my own harshest critic (used...
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This is a new weekly series of reflections regarding the day’s meditation in The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie that is read aloud at the CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) meetings I attend. MAR 2 Meditation: From The Language of...
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This is a new weekly series of reflections regarding the day’s meditation in The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie that is read aloud at the CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) meetings I attend weekly. FEB 23 Meditation: From The Language of Letting...
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Again, I’m facing my natural instinct to feel it’s all hopeless, everything is useless, I’m worthless… It’s not the end (of the world), if… someone hasn’t replied my email I missed a deadline I seem all over the place, and...
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I decided to start this as a means of discipline, structure and healthy routine for myself, as well as to establish a regular column for my readers. FEB 16 Meditation: From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie Detachment The...
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Here’s to better Health in the new year While on my mental health recovery journey, I’ve come to know the saying that “Mental health is as important as physical health”. This was illuminating to me. And I fully agree! As...
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2016 was a year of personal growth I looked back on the year as best as I could and found 7 ways I’ve grown as a person. I’ve never done this before. Like in my post on my first CoDA birthday,...
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Peace • Serenity • Freedom I hear these words being used interchangeably by my CoDA mates. I guess that’s what we are all seeking at the end of the day. Inner peace that isn’t shaken by external chaos. Serenity and...
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Trust The Timing Of Your Life I first encountered this quote in recovery. In Codependency literature, we are told that we are exactly where we need to be in our recovery. To trust the pace of what is unfolding, never...
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You are either Present or you are Absent I’m reading Eckhart Tolle’s The Power Of Now. What strikes me is the epiphany about presence. I’ve read the words “Now”, “Present”, “Presence” often in the book, but not really thinking what...
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Hug yourself today My sister got married on Sat 7 Jan. I was sleep deprived in preparation for the day. After the entire do that night, without showering, I crashed on the couch. I woke up at 6am to see...
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You are your gift to the world I’m feeling low today. After responding to some posts on IG, I realise a repetitive sense of worthlessness. I’m plagued by my low (or no) self esteem, where I don’t think I bring...
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