#mentalhealth – Authentic Truths

May 13, 2025

Their Addiction ~My Journey, Parenting in the Shadows, pt 2

I lost myself in another's addiction. I found myself in God's embrace. Every day spent with Him was another day of recovery. (Amen)

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

Mental Health Monday! Living Through Change.

That is the gift we receive, no matter the reconstruction of life; we are never alone in it.

March 26, 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.

March 7, 2023March 30, 2023

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.”

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023

Podcasts: “Surviving Their Addiction”

Is it possible to go on when our children are alive but not living? Are we destined to remain in their addiction with them? Does the pressure from society and being the parent needing to fix this weigh on you?

February 6, 2023November 20, 2023

Mental Health Monday- The Fuel to Flowing Love and Joy

If we took a few moments to consider our words wisely, or to determine if our words are necessary at all, we would change things. Most importantly, we would change ourselves.

January 23, 2023November 20, 2023

Mental Health Monday- Anxious Thoughts Transformed in Truth

Mental illness is not a sin. What my mind does with it is.

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

Their Addiction-My Journey: “Voices in My Head”

It’s been almost 20 years since the addiction roller coaster took off. This is where it began. I still wait for it to end.

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

New Podcast- “Who Failed?”

A chat about unpacking our choices in handling a loved one's addiction. What did I do right? Or wrong? Did my decisions assist addiction or place a firm boundary around it?