Encouragement for the Codependent
When I first attended Celebrate Recovery, I was there to check out the program for Ricky. I didn't think I was the problem; he was the problem! A lady introduced herself to me (she is still a very dear friend) and I explained why I was there. She gave me some handouts and suggested I read them. That first night... Continue Reading →
This will be the last segment of The Ugliness of Who I Was... but the story is not over. There is a better story coming...I promise. The Ugliness of Who I Was…(Part 4) In late 1998, through a series of events, I began corresponding with a man in prison, Ricky. I had no intention of a... Continue Reading →
The next couple of parts to my story are going to be much harder to write about. They are the true "ugliness" of my story and the beginning of my spiral into much self-loathing, shame & despair...it is my truth and perception of my life. It was how I reacted to the rejection, pain and... Continue Reading →
Before I get into part 2 of this story, I want to thank everyone that read part 1! Your comments, support and encouragement mean the world to me! They inspire me to keep moving forward; learning and growing each step of the way. So Thank You, Thank You! With that said, please know that, no,... Continue Reading →
In order to understand where I came from and why I started writing this blog, I feel it is time to expose myself and the ugliness of my past. In doing so, I hope this helps someone find the strength and courage to keep pushing forward on their journey and know in their hearts, a better life... Continue Reading →
In order for others to see this in us, we must first see it in ourselves! Thank you for this post Falling in LOVE with Freedom!
#selfloveproject
I saw this and I HAD to share. This quote articulates some things I am learning to adore within me. Spend some time falling for yourself today.
Feel free to comment with some things you LOVE about yourself. I would so enjoy being a part of celebrating you.
This morning I took some time to reflect on the amazing men who have spoken so much into my life and I am just filled with so much love and gratitude for them! I love my father with all my heart and although we have never been really close, he means the world to me... Continue Reading →
I had a mind-blowing revelation this past weekend. Forty years of wondering why I could not seem to connect with my father on any kind of meaningful level and I finally think I hit the nail on the head. It was truly eye-opening, yet I'm not sure what to do with it, or really if... Continue Reading →
Well, I failed myself this weekend. Just when I think I've got it, I do something so stupid to prove to myself that I don't. Thank God I'm striving for progress and not perfection but I'm doing a pretty good job of beating myself up for it. This past Sunday I was able to visit... Continue Reading →
Whoooo wheeeee...am I on a roll about this one! Let's see, how do I put it all into words. Oh I have plenty of words coming out of my mouth but writing about it is going to be a bit challenging...I think. We'll see. So in the course of dealing with my clients, there are... Continue Reading →
Sadness hit me this morning...but it will not keep me! I was on the phone with someone dear to me today and she is really struggling with her job. I get that. I've been there. Over the last month, I have done what I could to encourage her. I have done what I am capable... Continue Reading →
Several months ago I created a post with extremely foul language, filled with anger and hatred. A couple of months later, I took that post down because I didn't want to offend anyone and I also did not want people to think I was just some trashy, foul-mouthed lunatic, if that were the only post... Continue Reading →
Journey On Strong 