The Journey Of A Thousand Miles
September 1, 2025
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As a Mom, going through this tumultuous journey of loving someone with substance use disorder; I often find myself in a quandary of confusion. It’s
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Not My Child
August 26, 2025
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Overdose Awareness Day For all those who see all the purple banners today representing overdose awareness day and you scroll on by thinking: “I’m glad
False Accusations
August 19, 2025
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When I was about 10 or 11 years old, I had a neighbor lady who sold Avon & also worked at the post office. I
Wanted, Dead or Alive
August 17, 2025
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I should be at the bottom of a 300 ft cliff right now. Lying in the cold snow in a mangled Ford Escape. Ironically. Because
Headed to Branson-in Spirit
July 19, 2025
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I should be on a plane right now. Headed to Branson with my family on vacation. Instead I am matching the raindrops on my window
Freedom in America
July 5, 2025
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I don’t care what party you’re for or what president you hate or don’t hate; or if you think addiction is a choice or a
May 20, 2025
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Pain
May 18, 2025
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My teeth cringe when I even read the word. Tooth pain or earache pain are my worst sources of pain. Physical anyway. Physical pain has
Celebrate with me!
May 17, 2025
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ko-fi.com/samwaters Celebrate my New Book! Let’s have a coffee ☕️
Motherhood Lessons
May 12, 2025
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Motherhood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you’d have. It’s about understanding he is exactly she person
Higher
May 6, 2025
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I pushed the plastic swing a little higher as my son squealed in delight. “Higher Mom!” His blonde hair was flying in the breeze as
Should I? Or Shouldn’t I?
April 29, 2025
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That question has wracked my brain for 5 +years. Should I write a book about my experience I’m experiencing? Will anyone buy it? How much
A Meltdown in Yellowstone
March 25, 2025
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34 years ago I took my 2 little kids to Yellowstone and camped at Lewis Lake campground. In 2015, while driving through Yellowstone, I found
Invisible Stories
March 17, 2025
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What a great documentary series on addiction and homelessness this channel has especially This one. He reminds me of my son. I suspect this was
A Glimpse into the Mind of a Recovered Narcissist
February 22, 2025
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I am in no way an expert on narcissism. Although, It seems to be the go-to word these days for anyone who displays any controlling
Define success
October 30, 2024
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(Reposted with permission) I love this fellow WordPress blogger Susana Cabaço’s work! What’s interesting is it can go either way: People can be so obsessed
Car Show
July 7, 2024
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We went to the car show today at the Los Angeles county fairgrounds. It was hot and I forgot my hat, sunglasses and sunscreen because
A Meltdown in Yellowstone
May 18, 2024
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34 years ago I took my 2 little kids to Yellowstone and camped at Lewis Lake campground. In 2015, while driving through Yellowstone, I found
Caretaking
February 24, 2024
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My daughter sent this quote to me today with a heart saying “This is you, Mom.” It made me realize how much trauma this little
Dopamine Fuel
January 17, 2024
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I would assume that scrolling through your email is a bit like being in active chaotic addiction. You know what you’re looking for and what
New Year New Hope
December 31, 2023
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We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun. ☀️But now winter is here & it’s that Cold time of year Goodbye
Popcorn Strands
December 25, 2023
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My childhood Christmas tree. 🎄One strand of popcorn draped across it. 🍿➰ If only I had known the significance of that popcorn strand. The loving
Dust In The Wind
October 8, 2023
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I headed out from my morning job onto the busy interstate in a rush to get to my afternoon/night job. Luckily, my house is smack