Author: wendyblanchard044

“The partner that you choose is a reflection of you…your character, your integrity, and your truth.

Your choice reflects your own self worth.”

Love, Wendy

“I have paused at the fork in the road as I observe the opportunity to choose my next steps…

The path to my left seems too familiar and unfulfilling, while the path to my right appears to be the road less traveled.

I have packed my belongings as I head on a new journey that is “right” for me. This “re-direction” offers me new perspective, new opportunities and an adventure that promises deeper spiritual growth and connection.

I readily and humbly embrace the guidance of Spirit.”

Love, Wendy

“Those of us who thrive in our given circumstances are those of us who awaken each day with gratitude for what we have, and an eagerness to experience every moment throughout our day with excited anticipation of what is to be revealed!”

Love, Wendy

Substance Use Disorder is scientifically documented in the DSM-5 As a mental illness. All of my work in the field of mental health and substance use disorder is grounded in raising awareness, eliminating stigma and normalization of symptoms of this disease.

We must have an ongoing dialogue to normalize these disorders/diseases as we do with any other disease.

Substance Use Disorder aka Mental Illness is a chronic and progressive brain disease. The great news is that it is diagnosable, treatable, and manageable, and we live a gorgeous and blessed life on the other side of recovery if we so choose. And, we can offer our journey as a way to empower and serve others.

In my opinion as a recovery leader, and mental health and wellness professional/practitioner, advocate and Keynote speaker, if we choose to remain “anonymous,” it can be indicative of shame and guilt, and reinforces the stigma surrounding this disease.

If we were living with Cancer, most of us would not remain “anonymous,” and we would readily ask for help to manage our disease.

We are trying to change the language and the mindset so that we come from a place of a public health approach where we all understand the meaning of substance use disorder and mental illness, and where we normalize these disorders so that those of us living with these disorders feel safe in asking for help no matter how many times we have relapses, and so that those living in silence and suffering feel safe in coming forward to ask for help. We deserve the same treatment as anyone else with any other disease receives…No shame. No guilt. No stigma.

A “12 step” program is a great adjunct to treatment, but in and of itself is not what sustains our recovery where we can thrive lifelong. We must have treatment along side of support in a program whether it is “12 step” or a “holistic health approach” as I offer in my practice, and is the way that I have sustained my recovery for nearly 8 years where I am thriving and helping so many on their journey.

My upcoming book “WRITE PRAY RECOVER:A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS THROUGH SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS AND SELF CARE” will be of great support to our recovery and wellness communities.

For information on my Holistic Health practice including coaching support for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health, please visit my website at http://www.harmonioushealth4life.com.

WE ARE NOT DEFINED BY OUR DISEASE OR OUR EMOTIONS.

I ask that we speak our truth aloud and together to create much desired change and recognition, to be empowered, and to help empower others in a PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH.

Love and blessings,

Wendy

“Allow yourself to cry…

It’s the soul’s way of releasing what one may have been holding onto for way too long. It’s the soul’s way of cleansing and surrendering. It’s the soul reminding us to release the burdens we choose to bear, and to trust that the Universe will take it from here.

Cry…It is a body, mind and spirit renewal of wellness on a cellular level.”

Love, Wendy

“When I learned of his intimacy with another, I wasn’t at all surprised. I was free…free from within my soul. Soulmates can, and do sever bonds.” – Love, Wendy

“Today someone asked me why I was still single. He said, “you are an amazing, inspirational and loving lady! Don’t you miss having a partner?”

My answer is simple …

I have yet to meet a man who is my spiritual equal, and one that is secure enough in himself to be truthful, have integrity, be responsible and dependable, and who will make us a priority. So, I know that I can always depend on me, and for now that is enough. I know what I am looking for, and I will recognize him when I see him.”

Love, Wendy

“As it turns out, I am not strong every day. Here, I rest, I am still, I allow myself to feel, I cry, I pray more, I meditate often, and when I am ready, I continue on with my life…When I AM ready, and not one moment before.”

Love, Wendy

“I now speak silence fluently.

It has become my love language as so many people are using their words as weapons to destroy the art of conversation and connection.

Speak kindly or not at all.

Silence speaks in deafening truth.”

Love, Wendy

“Through the glass of his windshield our eyes locked for the last time along with a forced half smile. In that exact moment, coupled with our conversation moments earlier, with our last loving embrace still wrapped around my heart, I knew our eyes would never meet again.”

Love, Wendy