Tag Archive: recovery

DO YOU REALLY NEED TO EXPERIENCE THIS?

Substance abuse may start out as a choice, but with continued use will turn into an addiction.  It destroys lives, both the ones who use and their families.  It is one of the… Continue reading

THE DIFFERENCE IS LIFE

The worst feelings from drug recovery are still better than the best feelings of using The difference is life Velinda  

FOREVER SOBER

We all have problems, disappointments and heartache…they are a natural part of life.  Life rarely happens the way we envision. That’s even more of a reason not to choose substance abuse.  All you’re… Continue reading

THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE

“Being sober isn’t just for people who are recovering from an addiction.  It can also apply to sobering from things that were toxic or anything that was not allowing you to be 100%… Continue reading

DRUGS HAVE ONE JOB…

AN ADDICT’S LIFESTYLE People who use drugs become consumed with them.  The drugs are powerful and you become powerless against their hold.  The drugs are in charge.  They take over your mind and… Continue reading

CHANGING YOURSELF IS THE ONE CHANGE YOU CAN CONTROL

It’s not changing your life that is the hard part.  Life is flexible and always willing to work with what you want to change. Changing yourself, your thoughts, behaviors, patterns, attitude is what… Continue reading

WHEN YOU DISTANCE YOURSELF FROM THE NEGATIVE

by:  Velinda Peyton Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from the negative Ever met one of those empty shell people who just can’t seem to be happy no matter how good life… Continue reading

THAT MOMENT OF SWEET SURRENDER

You know you’re meant for so much more in life.  Be open to what your heart and soul is telling you.  I find that by learning to be flexible in any change, be… Continue reading