Raising twins and staying sober 24 hours at a time.
I joined the family fitness center. I mean what in the world. Listen. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired and the last time this happened I was desperate to be in great shape so my ivf would take and I could carry a baby (TWO BABIES) and then those same two …
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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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For as long as I can remember, I've been reminded to look for the similarities. When I first walked into a 12-step meeting almost 20 years ago, that was one of the first signs I saw on the wall. What it meant in the context of recovery is that we need to focus on what …
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