Cassandra Huerta
Cassandra Huerta is a freelance writer who lives in a small Michigan town travels the road of recovery on a daily basis. Her specialty fields include business, marketing, addiction recovery, and parenting. Currently, parenting remains her most hands-on experience.
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Alternative Rock Songs to Calm Your Nerves During Recovery
By Cassandra HuertaWhen it comes to handling emotions, listening to soothing music can be an effective solution for relieving stress in addiction ... Continue Reading
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The 3 Worst Reasons Not to Get Sober
By Cassandra HuertaAt the end of the day, nobody can convince you to get sober or make you realize that you’re making unrealistic excuses. Just do... Continue Reading
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4 Feelings That Alcohol Brought Into My Life
By Cassandra HuertaOne writer shares the true feelings that hid behind the seemingly fun and exciting photographs of her old, addicted self. Continue Reading
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Alcohol Withdrawal Basics - Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline and Dietary Changes That Help
By Cassandra HuertaFor most people, alcohol withdrawals are the most severe during the first three to five days after they quit drinking, but some... Continue Reading
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3 Ways to Deal with Stress Without Drinking
By Cassandra HuertaWhether or not you are an addict, stress and the anxiety it brings can be mentally and physically exhausting. Continue Reading
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What I Learned About Helping My Partner With His Drinking Problem
By Cassandra HuertaOne writer shares 5 indispensable lessons she's learned when it comes to helping a loved come to terms with their own substance... Continue Reading
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My Not-So-Typical 5 Stages of Grief
By Cassandra HuertaDealing with the death of a friend from your past life may not always take you down the Kübler-Ross model of grief. A writer sh... Continue Reading
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4 Joyous Ways to Celebrate Your Recovery Milestones and Sobriety Birthdays
By Cassandra HuertaYour recovery milestones are important reminders of how far you’ve come. Here are a few unconventional and sobriety-approved wa... Continue Reading
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5 Assumptions I Had About Rehab That Were Totally Wrong
By Cassandra HuertaNot knowing what truly happens inside a rehab center prevents some addicts from getting the help they need. One writer spills t... Continue Reading
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3 Easy-to-Miss Recovery Milestones That Should Be Recognized
By Cassandra HuertaAs you go from celebrating months to years of sobriety, remember to take time and relish the small things to help you recognize... Continue Reading