The saddest song you ever heard Yep, "The Christmas Shoes" is hands-down one of the saddest songs I've ever heard. I cry every time I hear it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNX7d1ETWd8
Inside Out Challenge – Day 10
It’s Not Better, It’s Different
If you’re anything like me, Christmas time can be so stressful. As a codependent and people-pleaser, I always want to do the best I can for those I love and it truly hurts my heart when I feel I have failed. No matter how much recovery I think I have, I still struggle with this... Continue Reading →
Words Our Inner Child Needs to Hear
My little sister was a nanny for 2 precious little girls who are turning 4 years old. She decided to write them a letter and shared it with me. I am sharing it on my blog (with her permission) because it touched me so deeply. My little sis is wise beyond her years. It is written... Continue Reading →
The Beauty of Who I Am…(Part 1)
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 →
The Ugliness of Who I Was…(Part 3)
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 →
Letting Go of Our Adult Children
I was recently asked by a very dear friend of mine to write something to the women who are struggling with letting go of their adult children. As a mother myself and a codependent by nature, I could completely relate to this topic. I by no means get it right in this area all the... Continue Reading →
Today, I Am Moving My Feet!
I am so blessed today! I received a phone call from my daughter telling me I needed to hurry up and post something new. I love that she has been following my blog and encourages me to continue! I use to struggle with so much guilt about the way my children were influenced by my... Continue Reading →
Journey On Strong 