Sep 17Six Lessons I’ve Learned in Six Years SobrietyIt’s been six years since I stopped drinking. A lot has changed. I have a middle schooler. I’ve moved. I’ve made new friends. I’ve changed jobs, again and again. I’ve lost friends. I’ve healed. I’ve declined. I’ve experienced immense joy and immense stress. Covid. The list goes on. …Alcohol Free6 min readAlcohol Free6 min read
Aug 18It’s Rush Week And Your Child May Be PoisonedIf you’re like me you probably didn’t learn much about the effects of alcohol beyond addiction. Sure, you’ve heard of rehab and know people in “recovery.” But, as far as you’re concerned those people are alcoholics who make bad choices. You probably drink yourself, may have even had a few…College Life6 min readCollege Life6 min read
May 13My Babies Have Turned Tween and Being A Mom is Still HardWhen I decided to become a mom I had no idea what I was getting into. In truth, the phrase “we’re having a baby” was as far as I got with my decision as a whole. I was focused on pregnancy, decorating a nursery, and buying cute tiny onesies. My…Motherhood5 min readMotherhood5 min read
Apr 18How To Cope With Mass Shootings When You Don’t DrinkWhen I was a little girl, I thought that being murdered by a gun only happened in “bad neighborhoods” and probably involved drugs. This belief was confirmed by Hollywood features, the show Cops, and of course the occasional headline that read “Murder by Gang Violence.” That is until something happened…Sobriety5 min readSobriety5 min read
Nov 29, 2022I Impulsed Shopped on Black Friday and Now I Have a Buyer’s Remorse HangoverFor the past many years, I have spent black Friday out of town visiting family. Either I’m at my in laws or in my home town with my parents. …Alcohol Free5 min readAlcohol Free5 min read
Sep 14, 20225 Years Alcohol Free and I Realize It Was Day One That Mattered Most.I took my last sip of alcohol five years ago. At the time, I didn’t know it was my last sip. I didn’t even know my name because I was blacked out drunk. It was pumpkin beer, my first of the season, and something that I longed for all year…Alcohol Free5 min readAlcohol Free5 min read
Aug 31, 2022The Difference Between Anxiety and Feeling AnxiousI’ve been feeling anxious lately. I started a new job, the kids started school, there are endless forms to fill out, and many things to keep track of. I wake up in the night remembering that the next day is “hat day” and I can’t forget to tell the kids…Anxiety Disorder5 min readAnxiety Disorder5 min read
Jun 27, 2022Roe V Wade Now WhatI refuse to spew hate regarding politics furthering the divide that the men in charge must have in order to retain power over us. Instead, I will speak from experience and education. I spent ten years working in community mental health treating families and children who were suffering from mental…Abortion5 min readAbortion5 min read
May 26, 2022What Did We Think Would Happen?As I drove my kids to school yesterday morning they had an argument about who was going to use the microwave first to pop their after-school popcorn. …Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
May 24, 20225 Ways To Use Writing To Care For Your Mental HealthMay is mental health awareness month. I’ve spent the month talking about mental health. I talked on podcasts, panels, in groups, and even in small circles about the importance of caring for our mental health. My story to becoming alcohol free is a story about mental health. If it weren’t…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
