6 Months of Alcohol Free Living and 9 Strategies that Helped
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...
The Jan Brady Syndrome: How “Middle of the Road” Drinkers Get Lost in the Shuffle
Since the ripe old age of 14, I never woke up after a night of experimental/heavy drinking or in later years simply one or two glasses of wine with self-congratulatory thoughts. Never did my thoughts say, “you were a rock star last night with that booze…I...
Liberation
When I think of the 4th of July, our country’s independence day, I think of the words freedom and liberation. Having young children encourages me to have a family dialogue about historical events as well as past and modern day perspectives. My husband has...
Grandchildren of Alcoholics: The Legacy Lives On
Many years ago I was introduced to a life changing book entitled, “Grandchildren of Alcoholics” by Ann W. Smith. Like all good books I eventually put it on the shelf, lent it out several times and was convinced that it was one of the many books that never...Inner Thoughts
Estrangement
Estrangement carries words like isolation, disconnection, dirty, and shame with it. It is a message that says you are not …Read More »
The Struggle is Real… Tips and Tools to Help You with the Art of Being Present for Your Kids
We live in a time that encourages us to be anything but PRESENT with ourselves and our family. We are …Read More »
What’s Your Word?
Service is one of those words that can make my heart sing. It is also something I deeply long for. …Read More »