Being sober for a while, it gets a bit easier to rest on your laurels. To think that you've got this thing licked and that you are just like everybody else. Normal. Wife, mother, employee, friend, daughter, sister, aunt, neighbor. The thing is though, that can all disappear with just one drink. While that seems …
A Love Note to My Two-Year-Old Twins for Their Birthday
I can't believe you are two years old. In my wildest dreams, I never believed I could love anyone so completely and fully and madly and deeply. I'll tell you a little secret. Remember when you were born? That birth story was something. But here's the thing, I'm glad you aren't little babies anymore. While I …
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When the SHOULDS get too loud
Holiday break is coming to a close. We haven't had our normal schedule for two weeks. This, in theory, sounds lovely each year and I'm very fortunate my work gives us this time off. But by the end of the two weeks I am CHOMPING AT THE BIT to get back to routine. I am …
Too Sober For This 