by cici reagan | Apr 27, 2020 | addiction and recovery, lifestyle and wellbeing
Trigger warning: mentions of abuse, domestic violence, addiction, and suicide. What is PTSD? When you experience a trauma, your brain prioritises danger responses (getting your heart rate up, preparing to fight or run, etc) rather than processing what’s...
by cici reagan | Aug 17, 2019 | addiction and recovery
Exhibition Information I’m proud to announce my second exhibition with Artists in Recovery! As you know, a few months ago AiR had a small exhibition at Tynemouth Metro Station. Now, we’re at Newcastle Cathedral until September 15th! We’re also...
by cici reagan | Dec 29, 2017 | addiction and recovery
It is not a shiny thing, a room full of coffee cups and the shakes and the voices of people telling all the same story just wrapped up a little different. it isn’t easy. they come in and out and you pray to the higher power you created or discovered or whatever...
by cici reagan | Jul 29, 2016 | addiction and recovery
A year ago today, I published a poem along with text messages from my father, outing him as an abuser and an alcoholic who refuses to take responsibility for his actions. I was always there for him and remain unappreciated. I have forgiven him for what he has done to...
by cici reagan | Jul 7, 2016 | addiction and recovery
Healing Is not linear. People seem to forget that. It’s so easy to believe the bad- To make a snap judgement When someone in recovery, Or you, yourself, Falls off, picks up, Or makes a bad decision. Sobriety Does not promise An easy life Or immediate, Significant,...