The not-so-subtle internal shift has taken place. Everything feels different; what I care about, what I want to pursue, what I hope to make of each day. The God connection has to come first in my life, and lately, one particular distinction has become crystal...
This year I’ve set an intention to make the theme of 2021 all about letting go. I am working to release any attachments to old ideas and beliefs that no longer work. If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that the big things that matter in life such as...
We’ve all experienced a change: What matters is how you handled the change. Does the Corona-virus have you feeling like you’re spinning out of control, or are you able to take all of the significant abnormalities in stride? Practicing good self-care and knowing...
There is no shortage of misconceptions and hurt feelings swirling about when it comes to 12-step based recovery versus recovery from other substances such as opiates that extols the virtues of medication-assisted therapy (MAT). It doesn’t take but a few minutes of...
People find recovery in a number of ways, but the recipe that has worked for me over the past twenty-nine years remains unchanged: Prayer, twelve-step meetings, working with other women, a morning program to start my day, and nature. I never realized how important...
It may be a skosh early for Christmas bulbs and lights, but it’s not too early to devise a game strategy on how you plan to deal with all the people and festivities that will vie for your time, and if you allow, maybe even steal your peace. As the holidays bear...
