You came to this decision because your mental wellness matters. More than likely you are at the end of yourself, now you have to surrender.
Their Addiction ~My Journey, “Boundaries for a Parent’s Recovery”
Five Minute Friday- “Expectation Beyond This World”
The Holy Spirit reminds me it is always with me. Refueled with the expectation of comfort through the trials, I refocus on what matters in life. I remember what I can control and rely on- the love of my Father and the expectation of eternity with him.
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Their Addiction~My Journey, “The Codependent Truth”
It can take years for a mother to recognize codependency in herself. So much of what it entails looks like just being a mom.
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Their Addiction~My Journey, “You Don’t Float”
One can’t explain this battle. Watching a loved one attach the shackles and lock the key to their prison cell. Frantic to escape, yet comfortable in their addiction zone. They believe they are paralyzed in this place forever. However, the entire time they hold the key to a lock that is latched from the inside. …
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Their Addiction ~My Journey, “Active Recovery”
Active addiction can end, but recovering from addiction is for life.
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Authentic Truths-“World Without Logic”
My blog typically aims to discuss mental health and addiction. Peppered through these posts are content pieces outside of those topics. This is one of them. Years ago, I came up with Authentic Truths. My truth, authentically presented in an informal, non-professional capacity. My heart spoke through my words. I felt free to lay it …
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Their Addiction~My Journey, “Please Live”
The words ‘working a program’ don’t always sit well with people. So call it your recovery plan, your living agenda, your addiction success manifesto, or your SURVIVAL plan!
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Their Addiction~My Journey, “Dying Daily”
Four lives lost. In one week, I have sent condolences to four mothers. One more high became the last high. Two of those beautiful souls had been in recovery. That first use after a long period of being clean is scary. Too often, it is fatal. My heart aches for families who wanted this time …
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Authentic Truths- “Braving the Beatdown”
Together we navigate a world that leaves us perplexed and jaded. Cold to the point of bitterness, we carry on.
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Their Addiction~My Journey-“When Words Are Not Enough”
We can support those with substance use disorder in many ways, as long as it is accepted. However, what are we left to do when our support is insufficient (aka, not enough) or creates tension in an already tense dynamic?
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