Toshia Humphries
Toshia Humphries is a writer, and artist in Lubbock, Texas. She has been writing for two decades and possesses two Master's Degrees from Texas Tech University, one a Master's of Education in Counseling and the other, a Master's of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a tri-level focus in Women's Studies, Addictions, and Counseling. She earned her Bachelor's in Psychology with a double minor in English and Substance Abuse from the same school. Additionally, Toshia has received specialized training and experience in addictions, substance abuse, and prevention at the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery at Texas Tech University. There she co-facilitated life skills and process groups for kids and college students and co-authored a curriculum for life skills programs for teens. Toshia is the author of two books available on Amazon: Today is the Day to Sparkle: Daily Affirmations for Those Who Need to Find Their Shine (2016), and The Sky Was All Purple: A Collection of Love for Prince (2017). She is also the talk radio co-host of Girl Power Hour on Blog Talk Radio, and the creator of Threads Locks & Rock—a performance art show which utilizes personal experiences and stories to inspire each show and its performers, healing and empowering them and audience members alike. Much of her work is fueled by her own life experience and education.
If You Can’t Say Anything Nice: A Caution Against Spiritually Abusive Advice (Title TDB)
By Toshia HumphriesIf You Can’t Say Anything Nice: A Caution Against Spiritually Abusive Advice By Toshia Humphries Have you ever heard the saying... Continue Reading
The Danger of Misunderstood Spiritual Gifts & Their Role in Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesWhether you’re going through a spiritual awakening or seeing yourself in the scenario of shamed, judged or distorted experience... Continue Reading
Finding Your Voice & Setting Boundaries in Recovery
By Toshia HumphriesSo, how do we find our authentic voice and set them in recovery? Continue Reading
Recognizing Spiritualized Ego – When Recovery Becomes Food for Narcissism
By Toshia HumphriesIn any given situation, the ego sees an opportunity to go deeper into hiding. Recovery is no exception. Continue Reading
Newly Recovered in the New Normal
By Toshia HumphriesIn a time of suggested social distancing and isolation with heightened energies of fear and desperation, the potential for rela... Continue Reading
Waking Up Sober: The Challenging Experience of a Spiritual Awakening
By Toshia HumphriesWhen someone speaks about having a spiritual awakening, they are typically referencing an experience or multiple experiences th... Continue Reading
5 Ways To Protect Your Energy as an Empath in Recovery
By Toshia HumphriesBeing an empath is a gift, not a burden. You just have to honor yourself and protect your energy. Continue Reading
Keep The Faith: Staying Sober Through Tough Times
By Toshia HumphriesRather than viewing something as a crisis, we can choose the lens of faith over fear and see it as an opportunity. Continue Reading
Defining Vampire Energy & Its Role in Active Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesVampire energy presents in various forms, but no form is more easily recognizable than active addiction. Continue Reading
Hold Space, Not Ropes: The Difference Between Compassion and Codependency
By Toshia HumphriesUltimately, we can hold space for those we love, learn to love ourselves and hold space for our own healing and recovery. Continue Reading