Diary of a Mom’s First Day Back at Work

It's here.  This is the Diary of a Mom's First Day Back at Work.   Dear Diary, I didn't sleep at all Sunday night.  I woke up early Monday morning and hoped the babies were up because I really wanted to feed and snuggle before leaving this first day.  Yay, they were stirring.  I didn't even have to "accidentally" …

The Most Selfish Mommy in All the Land

I have a rational side.  I think.  But it hasn't been showing itself very often lately.  Lately I feel like the most selfish mommy in all the land. The side that is showing itself is this highly protective version of myself that I don't recognize. Now, all you moms are saying, "duh, you're a mom …

So You Think You Might Be an Alcoholic – Now What?

I cannot tell you how many emails I get that say something like, "I have to stop drinking, my whole life is collapsing around me, my family is giving up on me, what do I do?  How did you do it?" And I respond to every single one of these emails individually.  I don't have …