Quick Coping Skills to Get Through the Moment

Surrounded by family you haven't seen all year? Getting bombarded with those questions? You know- "Wow, you look so different, are you better now?" "Your mother told me you went to a treatment center, did they at least have good food?" and of course, my personal favorite, "Why? Food is just so good?" 
Walking away is awkward and sometimes putting people in their place is too, so we've put together a page of coping skills to help you survive each and every awkward interaction this holiday season. 
Did we miss one? Did you just invent the most amazing coping skill? Send it our way so we can share it with the world! 

Holiday Photos

Is there a moment that's bringing you joy this holiday season? Something that's keeping you going through this difficult time of year.Capture it with a snapshot and send it our way with a quick description of why it brings you joy, how it makes you feel, how it helps and anything else you'd like to share. We'll post it on the page so others can see and share a smile with you. And who doesn't love a good photo of an animal in a holiday sweater? My dog is certainly prepared to get me through this holiday season. 

Need a Laugh?

​I've been told on numerous occasions that I should create a twitter account strictly to "tweet" about the events that occur in my daily life, but primarily while I'm at family functions. I've always avoided it, but in the name of recovery I'm going to do the next best thing, I'm going to share it with you all. My family puts the fun in dysfunctional and when we all get together for a holiday party, sure it can be incredibly anxiety provoking, but there are a whole lot of laughs. I'll post my awkward, funny, and everything in between holiday stories for all of you to enjoy.
Feel free to send us yours as well! We'd love to hear your holiday experiences and with your permission and our screening, they'll be shared on the website.