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
May 4, 2022The Disparity Around Derby and Why I’m Crying.This morning I volunteered at a women’s and children’s homeless shelter. (Yes, children are homeless in this beautiful city we live in). On my way there I was feeling particularly fired up. …Derby5 min readDerby5 min read
Apr 29, 2022Some Advice on Writing (and sobriety)“If you want to be a writer but don’t know how or when. Find a quiet place use a humble pen.” Paul Simon I woke up on Monday morning and wrote in my journal that I was done writing about sobriety. I figured what more do I have to say…Sobriety4 min readSobriety4 min read
Apr 20, 2022Am I Irrelevant If I’m Not On Social Media?Over the last few weeks I have taken a big long break from scrolling and posting on social media. I do still open the apps. I can’t help it, but it seems that they are way less rewarding than they used to be. …Social Media4 min readSocial Media4 min read
Mar 14, 2022About Last Night: Confessions of a TEDx SpeakerThe show started. I was standing backstage awaiting my turn while doing all of the coping techniques that I had planned to have in case I needed them. I needed them. I was EFT tapping while reciting to myself “I am safe. I am calm.” I took giant deep breaths…Tedx4 min readTedx4 min read
