Melissa Goodmon 
Anxiety is powerful because it convinces women they are making things out to be more than they are in real life. When traumatic events occur women may avoid emotionally processing, which can lead to anxiety or result in addictive behavior to cope. Anxiety comes out of a fight or flight response in the body that … Read more
When people are too sensitive or emotional, they get labeled. Maybe it is overly sensitive or too high strung. The labels don’t tell the truth of who a person is in totality. This unhealthy view of them can cause a struggle in a person’s mind or body. Empaths tend to be both emotional and sensitive, … Read more
Finding a long-lasting friend in sobriety is tough. The first few months, even years, of recovery are hard for people. For women, especially, it can be hard to trust. Perhaps there is past trauma, abuse, and pain that keep them from wanting to trust others. It is easy to put ‘meeting new people’ on the … Read more
Fun is relative when it comes to recovery. There is a fine line between having fun in recovery and searching for ways to drink or use substances. The difference between the life you had then and now are not even close to being the same thing. To have more fun in recovery means to let … Read more
One reason people say they do not want to give up substances is they worry about losing their friends. The truth is, these friends are not going to hang out when the going gets tough in recovery. They might be facing their own challenges with sobriety and addiction that can bring down your journey. Not … Read more
Many people have heard of the term codependency but not necessarily counter-dependency. Codependency is finding self-worth from making others happy or pleasing others. The lesser-known word counter-dependency can be a problem just the same. It masks certain insecurities around a fear of intimacy. People who struggle with it dread dependence on people so they don’t … Read more
Meditation and mindfulness are healthy practices to do in recovery. They are great for women because women tend to hold stress in their bodies, which harms their recovery. Working on mindfulness takes time. It does not happen overnight. Meditation and healthy habits benefit women because they can complement other therapies and work in treatment. The … Read more
Most people know getting some form of exercise is good for them. They don’t always want to do it, but getting a little bit of walking in or even time in nature can be healing. Not only is it good to get fresh air, but it clears the mind and cleans out the immune system. … Read more
Caring for the human body, mind, and soul can be challenging. Parents do their best, along with other caregivers, but sometimes they fall short. With a strong emotional connection and love, called secure attachment, children grow to feel confident and resilient. They are securely attached within themselves and share this love and kindness with others. … Read more
Women and men experience differences in how they navigate recovery. While men are less apt to look for community support, women often struggle to find the right group to fit in with because they may have childcare issues, have mental health issues to deal with, or struggle with shame. Once a woman overcomes barriers to … Read more
