15 Life Lessons We Can Learn from Bridesmaids
It may be a comedy but, the movie, Bridesmaids is chock-full of great advice for us women to take into consideration. In no particular order, here are 15 life lessons we can learn from Bridesmaids. #1. Be Tactful Having a little tact and diplomacy is a great way to interact with your fellow human being. . . . . Continue Reading
14 Best Ways to Show Someone You Love Them on Valentine’s Day (Even if You’re Single)
It can be difficult to think of some great gift ideas for that loved one of yours this Valentine’s Day. Whether you are single or in a committed relationship, I’ve thought of the 14 best ways to show someone you love them on Valentine’s Day (even if you’re single). 14 Best Ways to Show Someone . . . . Continue Reading
10 Things Happy People Do Every Day
When it comes to living a positive life and being happy, some people really know what they’re doing and the crazy part is – it is so simple! I thought about 10 things happy people do every day and they really aren’t so difficult, anyone can do these things and be happy! 10 Things Happy . . . . Continue Reading
Substance Abuse and Low-Self Esteem in Women
When someone has low self-esteem, it means they think very poorly of themselves; it’s more than low self-confidence. It’s an internalized belief that they have little or no self-worth. The development of our self-esteem begins in the early stages of childhood, and stays with us for the rest of our lives – shaping us in . . . . Continue Reading
3 Ways Society’s Body Image Expectations are Completely Unrealistic
I remember having a bunch of different Barbie dolls when I was younger; Barbie could be a gymnast, a career woman, an astronaut or a fashionista but one thing she could never be is someone with a realistic body shape. This is something that has caused a lot of disapproval towards Mattel over the years. . . . . Continue Reading
10 Signs Your Relationship is Getting in the Way of Your Recovery
When we’re in a relationship and we are in love (or think we are), we tend to see everything through rose colored glasses. Most of the time, it’s because we don’t want to listen to our friends or our supports who are telling us what’s really going on. In my experience, most women in recovery . . . . Continue Reading
10 Ways To Improve Your Body Image
Some this might sound cliche but, in all truth, it is good, sound advice when it comes to loving your body and yourself. Here are 10 ways to improve your body image. And I am completely aware that this list has very little about things you can do so much as ways you can shift . . . . Continue Reading
LBGT Friendly Rehab in Florida
At Orchid Recovery Center our doors are always open to anyone looking for help and treatment for their addiction issues and we are a LBGT Friendly Rehab in Florida. We offer a safe environment for anyone who comes into our rehab and our doors are open to all. We do not criticize you on your . . . . Continue Reading
Ke$ha’s Mom Opens Up About Daughter’s Eating Disorder
It hasn’t even been a month since the news that 26-year-old pop star Ke$ha (known for songs Tik-Tok and Timber) checked herself into a treatment center for her eating disorder issues. About a week later, her mother Pebe Sebert checked into rehab for herself for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Recently, Ke$ha’s mother has opened up . . . . Continue Reading
10 Awesome Things About Being a Woman in Recovery
Being a woman in recovery, you know that life is like a billion times better than when you were in active addiction. So, making a list of 10 awesome things about being a woman in recovery was quite an easy undertaking. Awesome Things About Being a Woman in Recovery: Having self-respect No more walk of . . . . Continue Reading