It’s just a light in my bedroom. A battery operated LED light to help my aging eyes see the light gray words printed on tan pages, as so many of the older books have. It’s a light to help me wind down at night. To take my mind off the endless, circular motion of my … Continue reading It’s Just a Light
You’re done. Admit it, you’ve said it. You’re done wishing things would get better. You’re done with the lies, the empty promises. You’re done putting out all the effort when there doesn’t seem to be any return on your investment. Speaking of money – it makes your head spin to think about it. Would you … Continue reading I’m Done
Although I don’t have a giant round window, sparkling chandelier, or even a free-standing tub; I do have a small quiet condo in the suburbs of the city. Believe it or not, I can sit quietly, without any devices, on a Monday morning and hear nothing but the faint sounds of life doing what life … Continue reading Self-Care Day
As I watched the black swirly water from my home box of hair coloring make its way down the slowly backing-up drain; I thought of how significant this is for the end of this year. All my disappointments, black clouds of despair, & misunderstandings going, going, gone down the black jole of nowhere. Disappearing– yet … Continue reading 365 Days
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 that doesn’t affect me, I’m glad I taught my kids better” or “Someone should have got them help”. I applaud you. I do. I am sooo glad that you have … Continue reading Not My Child
I woke up today shrouded in worry & dread. Wishing for so many “things” that I want to happen to me and those I love.Things that would surely calm my riddled heart of chaos.While watching the planes go to and from the airport and seeing my little doggie without a care in the world, I … Continue reading Turbulance
I despise the argument of addiction being a disease or a choice. For the simple fact that I’m a nurse. If a child has a sliver in their finger, it really doesn’t matter how it happened; we just have to get it out. Even while the child is fighting us trying to get it out. … Continue reading Deep Learning versus Disease?
Finding Peace While Loving Those With Addiction Come explore the delicate tightrope of loving those who are suffering with addiction and finding peace in your own life. Go to Blog To work in the world lovingly means that we are defining what we will be for, rather than reacting to what we are against.” Christina … Continue reading Home
As a mom to a person with Opiod Use Disorder(OUD) ptsd has affected me greatly. If you don’t know what PTSD is, you may not have it. I would say It’s a severe form of anxiety that can usually be traced back to an event or series of events. The department of Experimental Psychology describes … Continue reading Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
By Sierra Fearless Adaptation from Pastor Rick Warren’s sermon at Saddleback Church Upon listening to Pastor Rick Warren’s sermon “Learn How to be Set Free from Self Destruction,” I learned about 7 destructive qualities that hinder long-term success and happiness. The sermon was powerfully informative and universally applicable. Pastor Warren’s sermon was not only beneficial … Continue reading 7 Weapons of Self Destruction that Hinder Long-Term Success According to Psychology — The Fearless Entrepreneur
