With Valentine's Day upon us, I struggle with the sensitive and gooshy side it brings out in some people. The day filled with random love quotes and perfectly edited photos, all adorned with fancy
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Inspirational Quotes
The scariest thing you could ever say to this alcoholic
I cannot tell you how many times it's been said to me since I've been sober. My sweet friends, loving family members, and good hearted individuals all wanting the best for me.
The
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Anxiety baby
I've been struggling this past week with some anxiety. Primarily at night, when I begin to slow and settle, and my thoughts can race.
Typically when this happens, I look over my self care plan and
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The Minimalist-ish
Hubby went out one night with a friend so I decided to curl up with takeout and find a good documentary to watch. I came across The Minimalist.
Initially I thought I'd not last long as who wants to
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The fraud at church
My mom did her best trying to raise us kids in a Catholic Church, but I never knew an intimate relationship with God through the memorization of prayers in CCD class, nor did I ever understand a
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To the friend who left me, I thank you.
You probably didn't know this at the time, but you broke my heart. I had never before felt such pain, such abandonment, such confusion. I looked up to you, I admired you; your marriage, business,
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I see you
I see you. Sitting there, reading this... searching diligently for the sign or phrase I've written to help clearly determine if you have an addiction problem. I was you. I get it.
I hear you. That
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We are NOT okay. Okay?
One of the hardest things I've had to figure out entering my adult life is how to identify my feelings, and then manage them accordingly so that they don't dictate all my actions. May sound easy
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Dear baby girl, I didn’t love you…
Oh sweet baby, you are my world. But it hasn't always been that way. The minute that daddy announced it was a girl, and the doctor placed you on my chest, it wasn't love at first sight. To be
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