12 COVID Lessons
This latest season for CCAR is unprecedented. COVID pandemic, opioid epidemic, social justice issues, politics, extreme weather… Personally, at various times, I’ve encountered fear, anxiety, …
This latest season for CCAR is unprecedented. COVID pandemic, opioid epidemic, social justice issues, politics, extreme weather… Personally, at various times, I’ve encountered fear, anxiety, …
Art loved his work as a Master Trainer of recovery coaches for the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Through his immense wisdom, compassionate style, …
I’m on a surfboard (odd because I’ve never sat on a surfboard) and I realize a huge wave just crashed on shore. I sit in …
Everything that follows, I found on one social media source that shall remain nameless (Facebook). And before you read any further, I chose these hashtags …
When I started my recovery journey, AA defined me… Arrogantly Angry. I identified a couple other base emotions too, sometimes happy, sometimes sad, but mostly …
I am 60 years old and still learning. My AA sponsor told me years ago to “remain teachable”. I’ve done my best to heed that …
Amid COVID19 stress, opportunity knocks. Have you answered? Personally, I’m learning during this time; one lesson in particular surprised me. Some coaches are fantastic online. …
By Sandy Valentine, Guest Blogger I poured through the box of memorabilia, long forgotten and buried in the basement. I chuckled over finding my old …
By Bill White and Phil Valentine Individuals matter. Character matters. Values matter. Social contribution matters. If a living testament to those propositions has ever existed …
“Smooth seas do not make for skilled sailors.” ~African Proverb I stand on the quarterdeck; the crews’ eyes upon me. I stand calmly, hands behind …