Finding healing and happiness in everyday life and choosing to do so without alcohol.
We all have choices in life. In the spirit of a new summer creating affordable memories, we decided to take the family camping. It has been a long time since we have gone on this type of getaway and quite frankly, it seems like another life. I had an idea in my head of how this was going to look and let’s just say, it hasn’t been that. The Plans The idea was to grab a campsite close to home so we can dip our toes back in. There’s a great place right on the lake but I miscalculated the…
If you’re anything like me, you know that family is everything and that’s why strengthening your family bond is so important. But let’s be real, life gets busy, and sometimes it’s hard to prioritize those precious family moments amidst the chaos of daily routines. As a mom of two kids with a decent age gap, we’re constantly juggling a million things at once, from school runs to baseball practices, work responsibilities to dinner prep. But guess what? Strengthening your family bond doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. In fact, it’s the little moments that matter the most. So grab…
Play the Tape – I’ve been thinking about what it would mean to relapse. It’s been almost 2.5 years without a drink and for the most part it has been pretty incredible. I’ve been healing a lot of wounds that I didn’t know I had. I’m getting more and more attuned with my body and really getting to know myself. But somedays…somedays are hard. Not in the way you may think either. Some of these days are heavy and my thoughts can go to dark places. Old patterns of low self worth creep in and marinate in my brain like…
Getting back to creativity- Spending the better part of 41 years people pleasing with a side of codependency and alcohol abuse can leave you feeling, well, empty. I thought once I kicked alcohol that the world would shift immediately. The sky would be brighter. The clouds would lift and birds would sing with me. It was very much a Disney fairytale that I envisioned. It wasn’t like that at all. Life Goes On I truly feel we are all here on our own journey so what works for some or even most may not work for you. That is an…
Mental health is something that tugs on my heart strings often. In recovery, we know firsthand just how tough it can be to navigate the ups and downs of life without reaching for that drink or that pill. But here’s the thing: addressing our mental health is absolutely crucial for staying sober and thriving in this crazy adventure called motherhood. So, let’s dive into some real talk about mental health in sobriety. Understanding the Intersection of Mental Health and Sobriety Okay, let’s start with the basics. Mental health and sobriety – they go hand in hand, don’t they? I mean,…