Have you ever eaten at a restaurant with anyone in law enforcement? Chances are you may have noticed they will always sit in a position that offers an unhindered view and put their back to a wall. After extensive training and years of experience, this practice becomes habit. Being on constant alert to the surrounding environment becomes second nature. This awareness provides a continual sense of control as they most likely will not be surprised if a situation occurs. But does this sustained vigilance come with any negative affects? The answer is yes. Health concerns, relationship struggles, and job performance ...
Read more
Dear Loved One, I know you are exhausted. The worry, stress, lies, manipulation and overwhelming fear has taken a toll on you. The negative emotions; guilt, shame, depression and anxiety are consuming you. Your life isn’t the same. How you long for peace and a sense of normalcy. I know this because I too love an addict. No matter how strong or independent a loved one is, addiction forces us into co-dependency and enabling behavior. It is part of our nature to care for our loved ones. How many times have we thought to ourselves “Of course I can fix this; he ...
Read more