The heart that builds itself up to do the “tough love”,Fails miserably over & over again… The heart that swears to never enable again, walks past her son’s picture & breaks down into tears of what he must look like now…..This Mom who melts into relief at seeing that green dot- of-life online today. This … Continue reading Toughless Love
When I was in Sedona a few years ago I was sick for 8 hours straight. Couldn’t lift my head enough to walk or drive. I ended up watching the history channel all day. I came across this fascinating documentary on Butterflies! It showed how the caterpillar attaches itself to the twig with all its … Continue reading The Beauty of the Cocoon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
