There is a sign in town that is hysterical ... unless you're someone with issues with addiction or depression. The sign at the local shop. The sign reads, "I love replacing my feeling with new #outfits!" and then goes on to list various social media. During much of my life, I have reacted to emotions … Continue reading Adding a morning routine
Category: Mental health adventures
Breaking away from the lies
The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.Author and explorer Ernest Hemingway “I feel like a fraud just waiting for someone to find me out.” “That explains a lot ... let’s go get some wine and shop local!” I open up my soul and am asked to buy alcohol at … Continue reading Breaking away from the lies
To sleep, to perchance, do
Your life speaks louder than your words. This was the last sentence to a recent post I saw on Facebook. It wasn't in quotes, so I don't know if anyone said other than the Facebook user. Right now, my life speaks volumes about the importance of sleep. Not just a quick nap, but the importance … Continue reading To sleep, to perchance, do
The biggest pause
Note: I'm writing this because I just need to get this off my chest before I explode. If I don't do this now, I never will. We've been going on big adventures recently. The kids are out of school, so we are trying to squeeze as much out of summer as we can. I'm also … Continue reading The biggest pause
Back to Day One
If I had made it to July 8, I would have celebrated one year of sobriety. But I didn't. My downfall actually happened about three months ago, after I finished training for a half marathon. I was in pain and needed something to put my mind and body at ease. It was a cold something … Continue reading Back to Day One