When I was first getting sober, one of the slogans that I learned was “people, places and things”. This meant that I should avoid anything in my control that may […]
facing addiction
Getting sober is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It also changed my life in ways that I would never have imagined. Listen to this message if you are facing addiction or know someone who is struggling. There is hope – I promise!
avoid sugar binges using these baking ingredients
In order to avoid sugar binges, I have to be careful about the foods I keep around and the ingredients I use. By staying vigilant, I have been able to […]
living one day at a time
When I first got sober, I was concerned because I wouldn’t be able to drink at any of my son’s weddings. They were SIX at the time. Seems so crazy […]
the one thing you need to fight addiction
When I finally verbalized what I had been thinking for awhile, that I couldn’t control my drinking, it was easier to ask for help. Help sort of “found me”. I […]
the truth I was afraid to admit
Finally admitting out loud that I was an alcoholic was the first step in the journey. Watch this video to learn what doubts are most common with addiction and what […]
how a Bradley Cooper scene ruined date night
To be clear, Bradley Cooper himself did not ruin date night. However, his scene in the movie, “A Star is Born” turned a light-hearted, fun night out into a sob […]
you deserve Fork Freedom
The need for fork freedom started a little over 5 years ago. I was in early recovery and desperately needed to find something that would occupy me around “happy hour”. […]