Creating & Using Your WRAP Posts

My Recovery Journey: Mary Ellen’s Reflections, Part III

Were you ever an impatient youngster, riding in the backseat of the family car, kicking the seat in front of you and asking, “Are we there yet?” If so, you likely heard in response, “Don’t make me turn this car around.” Today, we’re not turning around—we’re still on...

My Recovery Journey: Mary Ellen’s Reflections, Part II

by Mary Ellen Copeland Last week we started a journey down memory lane, you might say. As we grow older, memories feel soft around the edges, like fading photographs filled with people you no longer remember. This journey is different. It’s filled with memories of...

My Recovery Journey: Mary Ellen’s Reflections, Part I

Summertime is a time for taking trips and making memories. If you are traveling by car, as 38 million of us will this summer, you may be ticking off the mile markers, eagerly wondering, “Are we there yet?” You’ll arrive tired but excited, barely stopping to unpack...

And it’s All Because You Didn’t Eat Your Vegetables

As certain health issues are noticeably on the rise, the correlation between diet and wellness has become more apparent. Making sure to incorporate the right foods as Wellness Tools into your daily diet is key to staying well. When my kids were teens, there was a song...

Grieving – Overcoming Tragedy with Support

At this most difficult time when our nation is once again grieving, I would like to share with you this letter from my friend Tim Field, in response to my question, “What can we do?”  Dear Mary Ellen, I feel worse today than I have in a long time. Not depressed but...

Living Life with WRAP and Autoimmunity Illnesses – Linda’s Story

When life feels out of control and many triggering events occur, it can be difficult to maintain wellness and trust that you are the expert on yourself. Using your WRAP can help to maintain your quality of life as you continue your recovery journey. by Linda Meyer...