by Kristine Ives | Mar 27, 2019 | Community, Leadership, Recovery, Self-care
Two weeks ago I attended a Women’s Leadership Conference with a group of lovely women in the recovery industry. Aside from cultivating new, intimate relationships and deepening connections with a few women already in my life, I learned a lot more about my own...
by Kristine Ives | Jan 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Despite being an avid reader, I realize I missed some classics along the way. If you know me, you know I read Harry Potter for the first time about 18 months ago. I’ve read them through at least 2-3 additional times since. So wonderful. I love escaping to Hogwarts. I...
by Kristine Ives | Oct 7, 2018 | Trauma
Publicity around sexual assault is a double -edged sword. On the one hand, I appreciate bringing awareness to an issue that affects so many of us. But hashtags such as #whyididntreport sometimes lead to increasing triggers and shame for those not ready to share their...
by Kristine Ives | Feb 18, 2018 | Recovery, Self-care
Healing is a powerful thing. No matter where we are on the recovery journey, there is always work that can be done. Following this, I recently decided to attend an Onsite Workshop in Tennessee. I have been interested in Onsite for a few years and as a Valentine’s Day...
by Kristine Ives | Dec 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
For some of us, holidays bring fond memories and opportunities for new experiences of joy and connection with family and friends. For many others, holidays are a time of obligation, tension, and triggers. Sometimes having great holiday time makes us sad that we do not...
