JOIN US ON ZOOM FOR MY WELLNESS APPROACH TO RECOVERY!
HERE ARE THE DOCUMENTS FOR TODAY, MARCH 28, 2020 at 1PM ET, 10AM PT.
ZOOM ID IS 487 707 479
Please join my co-facilitator, Brad DeRoma, and I to talk about A Wellness Approach to Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health Recovery!
“Grief may come upon us like the rush of a violent wave. If we are to survive, we are prepared with knowledge and tools to help us to navigate in uncharted waters where we safely swim to shore. From the shore, we can see our journey more clearly, and how far we have come. The choice is always ours…sink, or swim.” Wendy Blanchard, M.S., CHHC
“Today I give myself permission to crumble. Tomorrow I will use my resilience and tools to pick myself up off of the ground…and begin again.” Wendy Blanchard, MS, CHHC
“Middle aged, for some, is a regression to a two year old temper tantrum behavior where they no longer use their words to communicate…
Some may have never had communication skills…
Either way…the best course of action is not to engage. Their behavior of blocking on and off, follow and unfollow, and standing in judgement, and never taking responsibility for their unconscionable behavior, exhibits their “TRUTH.” Years of unhealthy behavioral patterns.
Be grateful to God for protecting you.”
“Faith flows with ease and grace. It offers peace, clarity, and wellness.
Fear requires constant energy that is continuously fueled and recycled, and is exhausting. It depletes our good energy and compromises our immune system.
It’s a choice.
I pray you CHOOSE FAITH.
Be well. Be safe. Conserve your energy. Allow yourself the gift of faith.”
Love and blessings,
Wendy
“Those who are unable to self regulate lack self awareness…” – Wendy Blanchard, MS, CHHC
During this unsettling time of the Corona Virus where our lives have taken on a new normal, I’ve observed so much love from so many loved ones, friends, colleagues and even one I was estranged from checking in to ask if I’m ok and if I need anything. I do live with an autoimmune disease and my age puts me at high risk.
I am celebrating 7 years of recovery next month from Substance Use Disorder and mental illness. My life is so full and I am deeply grateful for the love and support. My spiritual practice provides all of my strength, daily.
Ive also learned that those who are so consumed with only themselves, their own health, their own corner of the universe can never give all the love that comes naturally to me, and those I choose to surround myself with. Spirit has provided me with a deep and profound lesson during this crisis as to why a former love relationship did not work out. The saying “you find out who your friends are during hard times” hit me between the eyes.
I have been living with a child who was recently hospitalized for a serious illness, and is still unwell, and a dying parent, and I continue to reach out to loved ones, friends, and neighbors regardless, to offer my support. It’s not all about me…it’s about WE. It’s about taking what we have and giving it away “God feeds us so that we can feed others.”
THIS is the kind of partner I am looking for…one who practices self care, as well as offering love, compassion and time to myself, family and those around us. Selflessness.
It only takes one minute or less to offer a smile, or a text that says, “I’m thinking of you. I’m here.”
I love the woman I have transformed into during my recovery.
I thank God every day for loving me and guiding me to this place of personal awareness and spiritual strength and solutions.
Please take good care of yourselves, and each other. Reach out to others to offer loving support. Be well.
IT IS ALL ABOUT WE…ALWAYS.
Love and blessings,
Wendy
“God has a reason for everything…maybe the reason for this is for us to realize we truly are one, interconnected, and to practice love of ourselves and others divinely as we stay aligned with our spiritual practice.” – Wendy Blanchard, MS, CHHC
“To inspire others, we must be willing to share our vulnerability, our successes and our challenges. It’s inspiring NOT to be perfect, but to watch as one navigates authentically, learning and evolving, on their path…divinely guided.” – Wendy Blanchard, MS, CHHC
FOR MY GORGEOUS DAUGHTER, NICOLE
“She is so fragile yet so strong. Her heart and soul are consumed with love that she aches to share. She calls her dearest friend, “Source,” and she feels this divine presence with her in every moment. She has shared her many “awakening’s” that have brought her to recognize her calling to be of service through her higher self.
Her deep hazel eyes have witnessed all too much for her young age, yet she speaks of its purpose. She is focused on her Divine purpose.
She says, “Mama” in a childlike sweetness, and her hugs are powerful that speak of her abundant love.
One who holds so much love within guided by Spirit is the catalyst for an infectious awakening…what this beautiful soul calls “the butterfly effect”…LOVE spreads…LOVE heals.” – Wendy Blanchard, MS, CHHC
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