I've been sober a long time now. Hell, I've been sober longer than I was drinking. I've been in recovery - true recovery - quite a few years less than those 18 years. I have slipped in and out of true recovery quite often through the years. My recovery looks different than yours and his …
The Joy and Ferocity of Recovering Womanhood
My kid brought me this lego figure recently and said, "mama, this looks just like you" and I was simultaneously flattered and a bit concerned because I mean, look at this face... But in his sweetness he proudly said, "because you are so strong and she has short hair like you". I grabbed him and …
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A Star is Born – a love story of alcohol and addiction
Sheila and I went to see A Star is Born recently. If you haven't seen the film yet or you don't want to know what happens, STOP READING HERE. If you have seen it or don't care about spoilers, read on. Oh my goodness. I knew what was coming. I knew the story and what …
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