“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.” – Maya Angelou.
No one is perfect. We all make mistakes—it’s part of being human. Yet, despite this universal truth, why is it often so challenging to forgive ourselves? As we explore the concept of self-forgiveness, you discover why it matters and how to navigate this pivotal aspect of the recovery journey.
“Recovery is a process. It takes time. It takes patience. It takes everything you’ve got.” – Anonymous.
The holiday season is considered a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but it often marks a particularly challenging period for individuals in or just beginning their recovery journey.
Sometimes, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for the season of celebrations. It can also be a period of stress, sadness, and loneliness for others—and sometimes can be particularly difficult for people living with mental health and substance use conditions. Major holidays, particularly those centered around family and social bonds, can trigger deep feelings of disappointment and emotional turmoil, often stemming from unfulfilled expectations, significant losses, or other life shifts.
In the journey of recovery, one crucial skill that requires practice and commitment is setting and sustaining boundaries. While the concept of negotiating boundaries might not be unfamiliar in the context of recovery, what sets this stage of Recovery apart is the emphasis on learning to identify, communicate and maintain mindful boundaries in order to move forward. While essential for nurturing and maintaining healthy relationships, it’s a tricky skill that ultimately becomes a bedrock for you and your path to sobriety.
The Power of Purpose
“Purpose provides you with an inner compass that guides every decision and leads you to the experiences that will light up your soul.” – Maggie Wooll
Finding purpose can be crucial on the road of recovery and the journey toward living a fulfilling life.
The sun is shining; summer is in full bloom and it is the perfect time to tap into one of the greatest tools for recovery: the great outdoors. There are countless ways to soak in the wonderful effects that being outside can have on your mind, emotions, and physical body. Here are a few to nudge you out the door:
Celebrate Recovery!
Please join us for the return of our Annual Alumni Picnic!
Look forward to fun activities, lunch, & door prizes. It’s a great day to connect with alumni & staff and participate in the sobriety countdown.🍉
Mindfulness can take many forms but can be very helpful to adopt into your daily life to step up your recovery journey. We encourage trying many different things and finding what works best for you as everybody’s journey looks different.
Mindfulness is defined as focusing on one’s awareness of the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings and thoughts.
Illegally made fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid is often mixed in with other illicit drugs and counterfeit pills, leading to an increased chance of overdose. A fatal dose of fentanyl can be as small as 3 grains of salt. Educating ourselves on the dangers of fentanyl and what it is that makes it so dangerous can be lifesaving information and aid in overdose prevention.
Codependency is a term used to explain unbalanced relationships where one person enables another person’s self-destructive behavior such as addiction, poor mental health, and irresponsibility.
It can be hard to identify, and admit, when relationships in your life are codependent, especially when you really care about the relationship.
The leaves outside glow and radiate colors of gold, orange, and red. The crisp air greets me as I start my day. And the fog softens the noise and enhances the beauty of nature all around me. These can only mean one thing; Fall is finally here.
Celebrations, spending time with friends and family – is what this season is all about. And wanting to make up for lost time and celebrate being together again can allow temptations to creep back in. At Olalla Recovery Center, we are here to help you succeed in your sobriety journey. So we have curated eight key strategies that will support you in your recovery, all while still enjoying the season.