Raising twins and staying sober 24 hours at a time.
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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Yesterday, we were in the car and we saw a woman smoking in a car next to us. “Mama, why do people smoke?” “Well, some people like the way it tastes or makes them feel.” “You used to smoke, mama?” “I did. I liked it a lot for a period of time and then I …
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As I sit here on this grey, rainy day, I reflect on all I've been strong through. Alcoholism, infertility, anxiety, depression, IVF, pregnancy, childbirth, being a mom of twins, working full time, recovery. Yes, I am strong as hell. But that doesn't always serve me so well, now does it. I'm dealing with work situations …
