KATHY'S THOUGHTS BLOG

The other side of addiction

What does life look like on the other side of addiction?  I tried to imagine my life without drinking years before I started my journey into recovery, and what I saw was a boring a** life.  Who would want to live without a buzz?  I could not even absorb the concept,...

Gestalt Depression Away

I am struggling today with depression, it's cold, windy and I'm tired of winter.  The sun is peeking out and then goes into hiding again, as does my mood.   I need to Gestalt myself out of this mood; touch into my body, recognizing the signs of sadness.  As I'm...

What the Heck is Gestalt

When I say that I am an Equine Gestalt Recovery Coach, most know that Equine means horse and many are aware of the responsibilities of a recovery coach, but what is Gestalt?  In my opinion, Gestalt is an essential piece of this title.  The dictionary translates...

Celebrating my recovery from addiction

My Sobriety Birthday is February 11, 2012 I have been writing blogs about my recovery journey and how the horses have helped with my healing process, and how I have been able to watch them touched the heart of so many others as they seek to change their lives, here at...

Vacation Drunk Vs. Vacation Sober

I knew how to vacation drunk, I did it well. In fact, I was drunk from the day I stepped off the airplane to the moment I slept it off, home in the comfort of my own bed. I would pack a cooler of drinks and sit in a chair on the beach, or next to a pool, enjoying...

Grab your warm fuzzies, the barn is still open.

Do your moods vary with the weather? Here in Michigan, the gray skies can bring on the winter blues. We can go days where the sun stays hidden behind the clouds, the house is dark and the days are short, playing havoc on with my mood. On days like this, I have to work...

My Horses Neigh, “Happy Holidays.”

Season’s Greetings from our horses’ hearts and mine to your heart.  Our wish for you is that you celebrate the season with spirits of joy and peace.  In my past, I celebrated with spirits of alcohol, today I celebrate by living a life that’s full of giving...

How a Horse Can Help You Hear Your Intuition

Trust in the power of your intuition. So many times I hear a voice inside my head asking me to pay attention to something — to check on or do something — BUT my mind drowns out the voice and says, "It's okay, you can do it later." When I've listened to my intuition —...

Goodbye Darkness, My Old Friend

Get out of the darkness. Depression and sadness can slip in and stay for way too long. When I'm in this mood, I imagine the space around me blackened and heavy. What things can we do to get out of this hole of yuck? Living in this energy can lead me to...

How Can A Horse Heal Your Spirit?

 “The horse is a mirror to your soul. Sometimes you might not like what you see. Sometimes you will.” - Buck Brannaman I love co-coaching with horses. Together we invite you to heal your spirit and guide you to discover your Truth. What exactly does that...

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If you are struggling and would like support and motivation join our private Facebook group for daily, hourly or by the minute support group of women who are in recovery.  Gestalt recovery will provide encouragement on your personal journey because no one's recovery is the same and we need to recover together.  Freedom to speak your truth without scaring your loved ones, getting support to be free of the craziness alcohol and drugs brought into our lives. Let’s be a blessing of kindness and support, giving love, hope, and encouragement along this healing process.  Celebrate our accomplishments, provide a cyber hug when needed for the times we struggle to stay sober.  If We change the words we say to ourselves, together we can change our lives. Recovery is more support, encouragement, fresh ideas with no judgment, no opinions, only positive affirmations. No Steps, but you will go on a discovery journey.