My girlfriend texted me one night last week asking for my help in praying for her grandmother who had dementia and was missing. The city's ground police and helicopter officers were all searching, yet
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#Voices Project
Part of my mission is to align myself with other individuals who seek to share their own stories to fight back against the shame and stigma that society tends to place on addicts, and Ryan Hampton is
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Saying goodbye to our golden boy…
It's never easy to say goodbye, but I know you would want it this way, so we have made the call. Today will be the last day we get to scratch your ears, kiss your nose, hear your pant, and see your
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Column Series on Addiction
Did you know I am currently a guest columnist for The Jupiter Courier Newsweekly and online at TCPalm? I have a series running on ADDICTION, where each month I write a piece that helps to bring forth
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What my second child is already teaching me
When I had my first daughter, I was so anxious and worried all the time. I didn't have the confidence as a mother yet, and focused a lot of energy on getting her into a routine. I stressed whether I
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Afraid To Mother
It hit me. Finally. Why I've been afraid to mother this entire time. Why I have been afraid to love or care or be responsible for something- from conception, to birth and beyond. The obvious
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Why we may not get a photo with the Easter bunny this year…
While I love to indulge in all the typical holiday festivities, and tend to make a celebration out of anything, I draw the line with the Easter bunny. Well not him/her personally... just hear me
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The alcoholic who owns a bar
Yes, I am an alcoholic. And yes, I own a bar.Some of my friends recently have asked how I manage, what it's like, what it was like... So I thought I would write and address any lingering
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Screw the pursuit of happiness
It's as if a seed of searching for happiness is planted in us at a young age.
"Do what makes you happy."
"As long as she/he makes you happy."
"Don't worry, BE
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