I am not sure how you are feeling, but this spring into summer has offered a few challenging moments. I truly love the changes in season - winter may not be a favorite but it brings its own beauty that can not be denied! As a child I remember the distinct changes, fall fell into … Continue reading Moving along slowly!

We are in day..whatever at this point! Day one seemed like a break from the business. On day 20, I figured it was Friday everyday and 5 O'clock somewhere! By day 25 reality began to sink in, life was changing. I still have my good friend coffee and we chat every morning. Zoom and google … Continue reading Quarantine

  accountability [ uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee ]   Defined as: The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its goals, activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner. It also includes the responsibility for money or other entrusted property. Goal Accountability is the hardest part when it comes to achieving … Continue reading Goal Accountability

What, I woke up today and realized Thanksgiving was last week... So, Happy few days after Thanksgiving! I do hope you all enjoyed a moderate meal, stayed hydrated, enjoyed family and friends and watched some football..or binged Netflix like I did! Just to reiterate , I am not a writer! My spelling is atrocious and … Continue reading A late Thanksgiving Wish!

It's amazing how sunshine can absolutely make or break my morning! I needed the bright motivation today! I am over whelmed and an emotional mess! Let me ask you a question, have you every said the phrase " When things slow down I will have time to get everything I want to get done - … Continue reading Monday .. Make it count!

That's my mantra for today.. Fucking enough! Unfuckingbelievable - yes one word, cause it just sounds nicer! Yes, a mouth like a sailor : ) For sure, but all good cause the internet says that those that curse are brilliant.. Yeah no, probably not, but I will take it! AND SO SHOULD YOU! Practicing mindfulness … Continue reading Enough

A man called me today, a gentle man. He was an older man , sad. I could hear it in his voice. He found my number at the bottom of the list- I facilitate a support group for families & friends dealing with a loved one struggling through addiction. His daughter is an end stage … Continue reading March 2019

Have you ever woken up and said..." Holy Shit, I get it" When this happens to me , I jump to find a pen and a piece of paper. If not, usually within minutes I have on my own distorted my own thought. Writing it down instantly allow me to focus on that thought and … Continue reading Emotions , I get it!

It's a love hate relationship. I love my son, but I hate the drugs. The drugs turn my boy into someone I hardly recognize. A stranger that I miss tremendously. It started 13 years ago, weed..it was only weed. I found it , mere crumbs inside a VHS box. I don't know what made me … Continue reading I am Mom… my personal journey loving my child through addiction

What a holiday season it has been. Are you with me? It's so hard to NOT eat everything that placed in front of you. It's so hard to NOT have another drink, whether its alcohol, soda, coffee etc.. You know how it goes, the conversations are in full swing around the table and the wine … Continue reading Holiday Season, Hooptydoo and Dickery Dock..