Tag archive for "staying clean at the holidays"

happy 4th?

How do I DO this stuff?

happy 4th?

5 Comments 02 July 2010

This is NOT going to be your average Independence Day scratch. You know the whole “we’re free from the … blah blah blah” (which of course we are).  But I never liked the obvious.  And holidays like this one, always created mucho chaos in this chick’s world.  If you can’t relate then stop reading and [...]

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and i really do … love recovery … no eyerolls this time.

I Love Recovery

and i really do … love recovery … no eyerolls this time.

1 Comment 22 April 2010

I was thinking tonight. Bout this blog and being asked to write it by the boys in the loft.  And speaking of those boys, I was pondering their site In The Rooms and how it’s saved my proverbial ass more than once.  My silken purse of a heart is filled with gratitude at this moment. [...]

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Christmas presents …

Relationships and Recovery

Christmas presents …

1 Comment 23 December 2009

This was written by an amazing author and dear friend.  Sent by a simple email to me today … best gift I’ve received yet. Posted with his permission and grace.  Thank you Ron … I love you When my daughter Vikki was five years old and Christmas was coming I would tease her playfully. I [...]

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A cup of cheer …

How do I DO this stuff?

A cup of cheer …

1 Comment 20 December 2009

Let us share in the joy of the season. Holidays can be very hard (if we choose them to be).  Let’s stay in the hope that can come from the smallest of joys.  I’ve had several folks I know share such stories after reading my post on the holidays.  One dear friend made me cry [...]

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happy holidays???

Daily Refelections and Just for Today, Emotional Intelligence

happy holidays???

10 Comments 18 December 2009

It’s somewhat difficult to have a “Merry Christmas” … when you’re pissed off at the world.  Sometimes holidays are hard.  Ok ok ok … they can be difficult ALL the time.  Not enough money, not seeing your kids, not seeing anyone.  Throw staying sober/clean on top of it and WHAM BAM … could be a [...]

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