Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t know if I should quit drinking or just cut back”, and then doing nothing because you’re afraid of choosing “wrong”? You’re not alone. Many people inside the This Naked Mind community start in this exact place—unsure, curious, and a little scared. Annie Grace reminds us that this…
[Guest blog post by SMART Facilitator Kelly Scullin]
Finding Your Voice After Toxic Parents Is Possible And Necessary Finding your voice after toxic parents can feel nearly impossible when you’ve grown up in a household where speaking up wasn’t safe, respected, or even allowed. Toxic or dysfunctional parents—whether they were controlling, emotionally unavailable, or caught in cycles of addiction—can leave lasting imprints on…
Red Flags Of Parent Enmeshment: Have You Launched Yet What are the red flags of parent enmeshment when you’re all grown up? Serious question, do you know the red flags that you haven’t emotionally launched from your parents? Growing up is supposed to mean independence, but for many of us, myself included, adulthood came with…
Family Patterns: Normal Tension Or Truly Toxic Family patterns in arguing can be the expression of normal tensions and frustrations, or toxic slugfests. Every family has moments of frustration, slammed doors, and words we wish we could take back. That’s normal. But when tension in your family goes beyond occasional disagreements and turns into repeated…
Art Therapy’s Role In Addiction Recovery Art therapy is transformative: it promotes self-discovery. Recovery from addiction is a journey of transformation. It’s not just about quitting a substance—it’s about reconnecting with who you are beneath the pain, habits, and coping mechanisms. For many people, the road to healing includes more than therapy or group meetings….
TL;DR: Drinking as a trauma response is more common than most people realize. In this powerful story, Janie shares how alcohol became her way of coping with buried pain, why traditional recovery paths didn’t work for her, and how discovering This Naked Mind finally gave her lasting freedom. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This post discusses trauma,…
We are excited to announce that Newsweek has recognized Lakeview Health as one of “America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers” for 2025. This prestigious honor underscores the strength of our comprehensive programs, the profound expertise of our dedicated team, and our unwavering commitment to helping individuals and families successfully overcome the challenging disease of addiction. We…
Finding Your Voice After Toxic Parents Is Possible And Necessary Finding your voice after toxic parents can feel nearly impossible when you’ve grown up in a household where speaking up wasn’t safe, respected, or even allowed. Toxic or dysfunctional parents—whether they were controlling, emotionally unavailable, or caught in cycles of addiction—can leave lasting imprints on…
See Any Red Flags That You Haven’t Emotionally Launched From Your Parents? Serious question, do you know the red flags that you haven’t emotionally launched from your parents? Growing up is supposed to mean independence, but for many of us, myself included, adulthood came with invisible strings still tied to my parents. Anyone relate? Maybe…
