My life experience taught me that others’ words could quickly lift or tear us down. Some people made me feel not good enough, small and unseen, and invisible. I could have suffered a lifetime from the damage. I didn’t allow myself to park in their toxic deflection. I owned my truth as a child of …
Poetry – Breaking Addiction’s Hold (A Parent’s Release)
God's love will lead us to step aside. His parenting must come first.
Resurrection Sunday 2023
Their Addiction~My Journey: A Tired Mother’s Note
My goal was to shine a light on your strengths, but all I did was elevate mine. By playing your offense and defense, I allowed you to sit out. I was active in the game while you played Russian roulette on the bench.
Word Prompt~March 18, 2023
I’m the mother of an addict. My eyes burst open daily with one anxious thought, “Is she dead or alive?”
New Podcast Episode- “Confrontation With Self”
This episode is a reflection back to the time just before I began my recovery. There is anger, bitterness, pain, acceptance, and resolve here. I began to confront some hard truth within myself, and it was HARD! If you’re in that place, know you are not alone.
New Podcast Episode- “Confrontation With Self”
This episode is a reflection back to the time just before I began my recovery. There is anger, bitterness, pain, acceptance, and resolve here. I began to confront some hard truth within myself, and it was HARD! If you’re in that place, know you are not alone.
Authentic Truths- Confrontation With Self
I play the 'forget game' to move on. Forget what they did, forget what they said, forget the pain, forget the abuse, forget the porn, forget the drinking. I work so hard to forget, I never allow myself to heal.
Podcast-“Parents in the Shadows”
I could not manage or navigate this heart breaking journey without His love and care.
Their Addiction~My Journey- “Parents in the Shadows”
Not my God! His love says, “Surrender, come to me all who are weary and heavily burdened, and I will carry you. Tether to me, my load is light, and yours is heavy. Give this to me.”


