Ever since I got clean I focused so hard on staying clean and rebuilding myself that I put love on the back burner. I spent my nights… Read more “Allowing myself to love and be loved”
You don’t know what you got till it’s gone…
Today I am going to write about a topic I still struggle with to this day. Having my children taken from me. Me and “prince charming” had… Read more “You don’t know what you got till it’s gone…”
Party Time!
It is holiday season and your making amends so the inevitable is coming, your invited to a party. For me parties meant instant anxiety. My first party… Read more “Party Time!”
1 Million Thank You’s!
How do you thank someone or show your appreciation when someone forgives you for things you have done that should never be forgiven? My poor parents deserve… Read more “1 Million Thank You’s!”
Learning to Accept Me.
Addiction can take a toll on our bodies. I learned that the hard way. When I got clean one of the hardest things for me to accept… Read more “Learning to Accept Me.”
When drugs turn the love of your life into a stranger…
When I was 18 I reconnected with an old friend from middle school. We spent all of our time together, he was my prince charming. He made… Read more “When drugs turn the love of your life into a stranger…”
Detox 101
So you decided to get clean, congratulations! I am so proud of you. Many of us went to detox because we needed a place to stay, to… Read more “Detox 101”
I had to loose myself in order to find myself…
Over the course of my addiction I lost who I was. I started dating a guy and quickly the relationship got more serious. When we first started… Read more “I had to loose myself in order to find myself…”
Triggers, Triggers, Triggers, OH MY!
When your in rehab or detox you feel safe. You cant get high (usually), hopefully your not around your old pals that you used with, and your… Read more “Triggers, Triggers, Triggers, OH MY!”
Flu Season for the newly sober
It is that time of year again! sniffles, sneezes, and coughs everywhere! ewww. Most of us think ” I survived an opiate withdraw! I can handle a… Read more “Flu Season for the newly sober”
