Four Steps to Freedom Part 1 of 4

Hey Everyone! It’s been a little while since I’ve got to spend some time blogging. I am looking forward to getting back in the swing of things. I have recently started reading Claudia Black’s book: Changing Course. I’ve been hard at work looking for new resources both for personal reasons and with the intentions of … Read more

How Is My Social Anxiety Connected to Childhood

So, for the past few days I have been at the annual LASACT conference. Sitting through 20+ hours of training related to addiction and family dysfunction can tend to make me examine myself just a little closer. As far back as I can remember, I have been an anxious child and socially awkward. I have always … Read more

The Truth That Survivors Struggle With

I write this to invite you to look a little closer at the children living amid addiction. I suggest that you look deeply at yourselves, explore all of your little quirks (good and bad). Watch your husband/wife/partner and investigate where these seemingly insignificant behaviors come from. What makes you tick? I started writing this book and … Read more

Cutting Ties to Toxicity

This has been a week of enlightenment. Someone recently asked me my opinion about something I feel strong about. I’ve grown enough to know that my opinion may not be the same as everyone else but it doesn’t make my feelings invalid or less than. I am only in control of myself and my choices. … Read more

Shatter the Silence

🗣🗣 PSA 🗣🗣 As you head into your weekend let me give you some food for thought. Often times addiction is labeled. Those struggling get overlooked. Their voices aren’t heard. Rather than turn a blind eye take a minute to listen 👂🏼. I mean really listen to them. We are all just a bunch of … Read more