by Allison Parr-Plasha | Jun 17, 2019 | Communication, Crisis, Death, Fear, Estrangement, Grief, Healing, Parenting, Children
Approximately six or seven years ago, my adult stepdaughter decided to completely cut me out of her life. It was a package deal. She stopped talking to my husband (her father) and our children as well (her two half-siblings). She has continued to talk to my mother,... 
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Jun 12, 2019 | Alcohol and Addiction, Self Care
I used to feel sorry for people who I once labeled as alcoholics for lots of reasons. Up until 8 months ago, I could not fathom the idea of passing on a beautiful cocktail. The idea of living alcohol-free felt unnecessary for me and quite honestly incomprehensible. I... 
by Allison Parr-Plasha | May 6, 2019 | Parenting, Children, Self Care
We are living in a time in the United States that encourages us to be anything but PRESENT with ourselves and our family. The constant emails and advertisements give us little room to digest what is happening now. Our culture is hyper-focused on what’s... 
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Apr 27, 2019 | Codependency, Communication, Core Values, Fulfillment and Goals, Parenting, Children, Self Care
The word is loaded for me. With each passing year and because of my chosen field I become more acutely aware of how vague the English language really is. How I define specific words might be drastically different from your own definition. One word that might bring me... 
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Mar 12, 2019 | Alcohol and Addiction
Six months ago I made the decision to redesign my life and embark on an alcohol-free journey with a one-year goal in mind. This wasn’t an impulsive decision. Looking back I had been flirting with the idea for years. A little voice in my head grew increasingly...
