Life after Loving an Addict: Shannon’s Story
September 22, 2018
There can be a good life after loving an addict. … More Life after Loving an Addict: Shannon’s Story
Category: Survivor
I Chose to Drink and Drive: A tale of one woman who wished she didn’t.
September 7, 2018
I made a life changing decision…and it had consequences. … More I Chose to Drink and Drive: A tale of one woman who wished she didn’t.
Love Isn’t Supposed to Hurt
April 24, 2018
A guest submission about her battle with repercussions from a divorce that she didn’t want. … More Love Isn’t Supposed to Hurt
The Passing: Saying Goodbye to Grandma
March 28, 2017
It’s been a little while since I sat and wrote anything, however, I recently went through one of the most difficult times in my life to date…the passing of my grandmother. Writing is therapy and so today I share my story with you. Before I go into the story of her passing and my … More The Passing: Saying Goodbye to Grandma
Sometimes we are each other’s happy pills.
March 12, 2017
At the end of the day we all want to feel connected… … More Sometimes we are each other’s happy pills.
Poverty: Struggling in the past doesn’t mean you have to struggle in the future.
March 2, 2017
We lived on a diet of hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and spaghetti because it was cheap and you could get by on $10.00 a week for groceries if that is what you purchased. … More Poverty: Struggling in the past doesn’t mean you have to struggle in the future.
Wisdom from Life: 5 Things You Should Know
February 21, 2017
Do you ever look at your life and think “if I only knew then what I know now…”? I’m sure I can’t be the only one. I think to some degree we all sort of “Monday Morning Quarterback” our lives…but then again, life lessons give you wisdom and you can’t gain wisdom without those life lessons. … More Wisdom from Life: 5 Things You Should Know
Cutting Flowers: Finding Peace in the Basics
February 18, 2017
Woke up this Saturday morning to the sound of rain. Like poring howling rain with clouds so dark that even though it’s morning and the sun light is normally trickling in through the curtains, my room was quite dark. Living in the desert I won’t complain for we can always use the rain and it’s … More Cutting Flowers: Finding Peace in the Basics
My Friend Committed Suicide
February 15, 2017
She will never get the chance to see her babies graduate or walk down the isle. She will never get the chance to help her daughter through the trials and tribulations of motherhood should she choose to have children of her own. She will never get the chance to meet up for beers in our … More My Friend Committed Suicide
Bad Memories: When you can’t forget.
February 7, 2017
Oddly, I’m one of those super weird people that have memories going way back – further than most individuals. In fact, I can remember standing in my crib starring at my parents in their bedroom. I can still recall the green paint on the walls and the gold covered metal lamp shades. I wasn’t maybe … More Bad Memories: When you can’t forget.
~ Memoirs of a Strong Woman ~ 