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.
4 Self-Sabotaging Emotional Effects of Alcohol
By Toshia HumphriesThe odds of self-sabotaging events taking place increases with heavy alcohol consumption. Continue Reading
Going Through a Breakup Sober
By Toshia HumphriesFor those of us in recovery, grief and loss are often triggers for relapse. Continue Reading
3 Reasons to Court Yourself in Early Addiction Recovery
By Toshia HumphriesOnce you truly love you and make that lifetime commitment to yourself and your recovery, you will be in it ready to face the go... Continue Reading
7 Reasons Why Some Family and Friends Don't Want You to Go to Rehab
By Toshia HumphriesRegardless of the reasoning friends and family members have for not wanting you to seek treatment for addiction, the choice is ... Continue Reading
A Note to the Special Occasion Drinker
By Toshia HumphriesThe lure of an alcohol-laden celebration pops up for most in recovery, especially around a holiday. Continue Reading
4 Ways to Fail at Quitting Drinking
By Toshia HumphriesHere are 4 things people do to bypass recovery and ultimately dig themselves further down alcoholism. Continue Reading
What You Should Spend Your Money on Rather Than Alcohol
By Toshia HumphriesHere’s one thing you should try spending your money on instead of addiction. Continue Reading
10 Things a Normie Doesn’t Understand About Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesThere are many things about alcoholism and addiction that non-addicts just don’t understand. Continue Reading
5 Normal Feelings You'll Have in Early Sobriety
By Toshia HumphriesThese uncomfortable experiences and feelings are totally normal in early sobriety. Continue Reading
5 Reasons Working on Your Inner Child is Crucial to Recovery
By Toshia HumphriesIn active addiction, the inner child is neglected, abused and/or exploited. In other words, in active addiction you become your... Continue Reading