Beginnings
Happy New Year ! The salutation that sounds out all over the world as midnight strikes on 31 December. When I was a kid I always thought I would wake up on the 1st and everything would be better, different, shiny. The expectation of something new. Change. January comes from the word “Janus” the Roman […]
The December Cyclone
The cyclone forms in an area of low pressure, this area draws in surrounding winds. Dorothy’s journey begins with a cyclone that carries her and her little Toto to the land of Oz. A cyclone, what an apt beginning. Landing at the start of this sober yellow brick road feels like you have come through […]
The Yellow Brick Road #1
Beautiful, brave community of Best Life, welcome to the first in a series of columns by myself, Sam Hughes. I have been sober for two and a half years and believe the journey feels much like that of walking the Yellow Brick Road. The start is daunting, scary and overwhelming, and by the time we […]
Unraveling the Tangled Web of Trauma and Addiction
Navigating grief and addiction, I learned to break free from emotional traps and build a life worth living. It’s a tough but rewarding journey, and it starts with understanding your own mind.
Embrace Your Strengths and Nurture Areas for Personal Growth
Dive deep into self-awareness by acknowledging your strengths and identifying opportunities for personal growth this Self-Care Sunday.
