Health Archives - Mental Health & Addiction Recovery

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Breaking Free: Overcoming the Trauma of a Narcissistic Grandmother’s Emotional Abuse

Breaking Free: Overcoming the Trauma of a Narcissistic Grandmother’s Emotional Abuse

“I can’t tolerate this anymore. It’s taking a toll on my physical health.” These were the last words I wrote to my biological father regarding his mother,…

Reflections on a Year of Growth in Overcoming Addiction

Reflections on a Year of Growth in Overcoming Addiction

As I gaze out at the gray skies of the Midwestern thunderstorm, fingers poised on my laptop, I can’t help but reflect on how quickly the past…

4 Benefits of Not Being “Happy All the Time”

4 Benefits of Not Being “Happy All the Time”

Recently, a client shared something with me that made me pause. She laughed nervously, saying, “I’m just a happy person. You’ll never see me anything but happy.”…

Addiction Recovery as an Asian American: Breaking the Silence

Addiction Recovery as an Asian American: Breaking the Silence

Let’s face it, talking about addiction recovery as an Asian American is NOT easy. Addiction recovery is a difficult journey for anyone, but as an Asian American,…

A Nutritionist’s Unlikely Journey to Addiction Recovery

A Nutritionist’s Unlikely Journey to Addiction Recovery

If you had told me ten years ago that I would battle addiction well into my thirties, I would have laughed in disbelief. As a health and…

Finding Purpose in Unlikely Places: My Journey of Faith and Rediscovery in Branson

Finding Purpose in Unlikely Places: My Journey of Faith and Rediscovery in Branson

From New York City to Branson, Missouri: An Unexpected Chapter Begins When I first moved to Branson, Missouri, I didn’t think there would be much hope or…

Faith, Courage, and Healing: A Journey Through Addiction Recovery and Mental Health

Faith, Courage, and Healing: A Journey Through Addiction Recovery and Mental Health

Life can feel like an endless series of obstacles, especially when dealing with addiction, mental health struggles, and family dysfunction. I once faced a mountain of challenges…

Risa

Risa is a survivor, 1st generation Asian American, a certified addictions specialist who was transformed by the love of God to empower others. Currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-accredited) , she combines clinical expertise with lived experience. Through her YouTube channel @GritToGrace, she shares neuroscience-backed, faith-based healing tools. Most powerfully, she’s living proof that recovery is possible—because she once believed none of this was achievable!

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