While going through outpatient treatment for my mental health condition I learned the importance of having a daily routine to help manage my feelings and urges. I recall incorporating a routine into my life when I was an adolescent. I attended a four-year boarding school called St. Lawrence Seminary. Each morning I was shaken out […]

People who have chosen to read my book have taken time, to write me about the impact it has on them. Some people write their thoughts at the end of each chapter titled, “Reflection, what have I learned from reading this chapter?” Here are some of the themes I am receiving either verbally or in

For a long time, I found it difficult to be close to God. I was angry at God for allowing sadness, anxiety, and people to hurt me. When I began Recovery I was unwilling to turn my life over to God. I thought, “Why would I allow God to direct my life since he did

When we are sad, depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed from trauma it can be difficult to feel at peace. Thank you, Recovery, that the 12 steps offer an infinite amount of wisdom, hope, and action to take. The 12 steps are a vessel of grace, peace, and joy. When we are in need, all we have

On Saturday I had the privilege of having a booth at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk (NAMI). Several people approached my booth to purchase a book, discuss my work, or share their stories of Recovery with me. One person shared the mental health condition of a twin brother. He is suffering from schizophrenia

Tomorrow (September 30, 2023) I will be attending the first ever NAMIWalks (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wisconsin walk in the Chippewa Valley. I invite you to attend to support this critical social issue. When you decide to attend look for my booth. I will have books available for you to purchase. You can also

Equipping yourself as you continue your recovery journey increases your odds of successfully managing your mental health condition and substance use disorder. This does not mean you will have days that your symptoms will not be overwhelming, this also means you will have overwhelming feelings and give in to your urges. Perfection means to being

Last evening I met with a book club that selected my book, “SuperHuman Being” to read. This was the first time I did this since my book was published in April. I was anxious since I did not know how it would go. The format allowed each person to go around the circle to share

Sue accumulated five Recovery tools to help manage her mental health condition and addiction, sometimes one stops working. She began to seek another option to place in her care plan. After implementing a few options she found one that was exceptional. She shares the new tool with her Peer Coach and her friends in Recovery

What is a Peer Specialist? If someone supports in a group session ten people with a mental health condition (depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, etc.) and addiction, and one does not show up does the Specialist not leave the nine in the group room and seek out the one that did not show up? And if