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…
I stopped chasing sunsets. I didn’t even realize it happened. The year I quit drinking, I would spend time seeking out sunrises and sunsets. It became my little joy and every time it would humble me. I would have tears or epiphanies or just simply exist and in a way that was so pure. Just for that moment. I don’t know what happened. Getting Back Out There I made myself go to the mountain today knowing it was the best thing for me. Rushing to get there and, per Kristin fashion, was still running late. I didn’t want to miss…
Ahhh friendships… I thought about writing about friendships in sobriety but I don’t think that is relevant to my experience. My friendships seemed just fine after I quit drinking. With the exception of a few where drinking was how we got together, I maintained those relationships. So let’s talk about friendships in adulthood because that shit is hard. You hear about seasons and I believe I’m in a season of solitude and reflection. Conflictions It’s like my brain is having disagreements though, because one part says, yes, do this. Keep learning about yourself. Grow with your family. This is about…
Living life as a beginner is a new concept for me. I’m preparing to go on an out-of-town trip with my daughter’s middle school class as a chaperone. Sounds fun, right? I’m starting to get a little anxious. Planning is my thing so any ends that I deem untied start making me feel overwhelmed. But as I was contemplating the questions I need to figure out, a thought came in my head… I have no idea what I’m doing. Do you ever just stop in your tracks and wonder why are we in charge of this? I have to just…
Finding perspective and dropping lack mentality in a world with social media is a funny thing. Watching people showcase their things can leave you feeling some sort of way, huh? When I started getting curious about who I am and my reaction to things and actually evaluating my feelings, not just sitting in them, I realized I was getting really jealous watching stories. I would see these shiny happy people with their seemingly big perfect homes, and their adorable families all put together. Some of them had jobs that I craved and money and freedom to do the things they…