Self-Esteem

Story of Our Lives: How the Tales We Tell Define Us [caption id="attachment_17322" align="aligncenter" width="461"] Photo of Author[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben William Shakespeare wrote, "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays... Learn More

Protein Powder is the New Eating Disorder Author: Justin Mckibben Attention all gym rats, GNC addicts and straight-up 'BROS' out there... this is a message you might really need to hear. The sports supplement industry is expected to be worth $730 million annually by 2018, supplying pre-workouts and... Learn More

Heart People VS Head People: Who Are You? Author: Justin Mckibben Has anyone ever told you to follow your heart? Does this kind of logic resonate with you, or do you feel better inspired when someone directs you to use your head in making important decisions? We all... Learn More

Inside the Mind of An Addict [caption id="attachment_16038" align="aligncenter" width="387"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg I think this article will hit home for anyone out there stuck in active addiction... Learn More

8 Awkward Friendships We All Probably Have [caption id="attachment_15060" align="aligncenter" width="441" class=" "] Via: wifflegif.com[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Everyone has a few friends that things are just the weirdest with. Not intentionally, but it happens. For one reason or another they are just socially mismatched. These awkward... Learn More

False Advertising: The Problem with Comparing Yourself to Others By Cheryl Steinberg If you’re worried you don’t measure up, that could actually be a sign that you do. There’s an old philosopher’s riddle that ponders whether you can ever really be sure that anyone else has a mind at... Learn More

Childhood Low Self Esteem Can Predict Drug Dependency Later By Cheryl Steinberg "It's a fundamental need to have a good sense of self. Without it, people may become pathologically unhappy with themselves, and that can lead to some very serious problems." —John Taylor, FSU Department of Sociology Drug Dependence... Learn More

Recovery Is Not Selfish! Author: Justin Mckibben Is it really a selfish program? We often hear that recovery is a selfish program, and that we addicts or alcoholics need to take the time to focus on and do things for ourselves, but is... Learn More

The Terrible Things We Do in Addiction It’s no secret, addiction takes you to places you never thought you’d go. It’s quite common for people like us – recovering addicts – to look back at our time spent in active addiction and cringe at some a lot... Learn More

7 Ways Your Thoughts Can Fool You The mind is a terrible thing to waste, and sometimes equally terrible to trust. Having a healthy mental and emotional process is essential, especially in recovery, in order to properly learn and grow as an individual. However your thoughts can... Learn More

9 Reasons Being Sober is So Much Cooler than Being Drunk [caption id="attachment_12267" align="aligncenter" width="395"] wifflegif.com[/caption] I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty awesome. I mean I'm sure you are awesome, but do you embrace your inner awesome? Being this cool is a full time job in itself, but... Learn More

Junkie, Crackhead, Dope fiend: Is it ever OK to use derogatory terminology to describe addiction? Addiction has many faces, touches all levels of class and creed, and has many names. Titles like ‘Junkie’, ‘Crack-head’, ‘Dope Fiend’ are thrown around, and other not-so-fun nick-name's like ‘Drunk’ all create a negative mental picture for most people. The... Learn More

Story of Our Lives: How the Tales We Tell Define Us

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