Hi. My Name is Katy and I’m a Grateful Alcoholic

I'm re-sharing  a piece I wrote a while ago, back when I started my blog, with a few updates given our changed situation since I first wrote this a few years ago.  It's basically like a lead in AA (sharing your experience, strength and hope), but with a few things left out that are only …

Do Not Kill Yourself

This week - this day -  is loaded. For so many, it's remembering what happened in our country on September 11, 2001. Someone asked me recently where I was on that day. I always gulp when the subject comes up because the truth is, I don't remember a lot of it.  I thought it was …

When the Drinking Doesn’t Stop

Today I am honored to share a piece from a guest blogger and colleague over at Chicago Now.  Kathy is a talented writer, quilter and survivor of an alcoholic relationship.  She's got a terrific life today but it wasn't always so bright.  I'm so glad she wrote about all this as I know so many of you out there …