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10,000

“A Journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step” – Lao Tzu We all know that taking the first step, may be the hardest but best thing we will do 10,000 days 10,000 days that started with just one step. A recovery journey that began with a hand held out to help A … Continue reading 10,000 →

chrissiestable Addiction, family, life, Mental Health, tribe, whanau Leave a comment August 6, 2022 2 Minutes

a damp squib

A squib is a small explosive. A damp one is one that just splutters without the required fizz and bang. My partner is a Red Hot Rager. Like a firework his anger burns hot and then it’s done. He never holds resentments or keeps score. I am more the old Mosquito coil. I sit there … Continue reading a damp squib →

chrissiestable Addiction, family, health, history, life, Mental Health, personal, tribe, whanau 2 Comments March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 5 Minutes

800 days

They say every journey starts with a single step Unbeknownst to me, 800 days ago I took that first step. I say unbeknownst because I didn’t actually choose Recovery, I kinda fell into it. As some of you know, my family and I had gone through a decade or so of back to back medical … Continue reading 800 days →

chrissiestable Addiction, family, health, life, Mental Health, personal, tribe, whanau 2 Comments November 11, 2021 5 Minutes

coming out of the shadows

The original blog that was born in a meeting; but was side-tracked by Hands… It doesn’t matter how or why, but when you come to the path of recovery from MH problems including addiction and depression, at some stage it feels like your old life was hazy, dark, and full of secrets. A life lived … Continue reading coming out of the shadows →

chrissiestable Addiction, family, health, life, personal, tribe Leave a comment April 30, 2021May 2, 2021 4 Minutes

…and the damage done

"I've seen the needle and the damage doneA little part of it in everyoneBut every junkie's like a settin' sun" -Neil Young Needle In and the Damage Done Time, and meditation has softened this version of this blog; its origins lie in a very sad and discouraged place……. If you love an addict in any … Continue reading …and the damage done →

chrissiestable Addiction, health, life, personal 1 Comment March 26, 2021 5 Minutes
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