The human mind has the capacity to believe any possible scenario to keep from facing the truth.
You, The Kids, a Smoke, and a Coke
One man’s journey through addiction JOHNNY’S STORY “I guess I finally decided to tell my story to somebody who would write it down pretty much like I said it. Before I get too deep in it though, I better set the record straight, in case it comes out somehow and you catch on to me….
Still Your Baby
There was no way that I could miss that something was really wrong with this girl. She was upset, not thinking straight, unable to make a decision. It was time for her to answer basic questions about her life, and she was having problems. That’s when she called you. I heard your voice on the…
Don’t Give Up On Yourself
Quitting On Monday I think that the easiest day to lose hope is Monday. When the week starts, it should be full of great possibilities, but the reality is that Monday is the day the cold hard truth usually slaps us in the face. It’s the day we are forced to stop pretending that everything…
I Want to Bury My Head In Cookie Dough
Not a Roll of Cookie Dough, but One of Those Tubs. Or Eat Five Gallons of Chocolate Ice Cream with a Package of Oreos–No, Girl Scout Cookies! I want Thin Mints, and I want them fresh out of the freezer! Are you wondering why I want a tub of cookie dough, or something else sinfully…
How Do You Show Up?
Let’s talk about how you show up in life, in social media, and in the mirror when you’re alone. Do you see a success, or do you show up as a failure? Are you living a big life or a small one? Do you see yourself living up to your potential, or are you buying…
FRUSTRATION
When every move you make seems to lead to complete and utter aggravating frustration…and you quit drinking two years ago. I could pull my hair out in–you guessed it–frustration! I’m not a high-tech person. I’m also not a low-tech person, which makes me fall somewhere between decent and horrible with building a web-site. Well, maybe…
The Train Is Coming
Today I was reminded that I am not the only one who grieves. I read a social media post today, written by someone I’ve known a very long time. Like me, he has buried three sons, two as infants, one at 12 years old. The older child got killed in a tragic train accident. There…
The Coat I Used To Wear
My Experience With Social Anxiety Disorder I forgot about the coat I used to wear. I was brushing my teeth one morning when the memories came rushing back. I was in eighth grade, and it was too hot for a coat. I wore it anyway, because I needed protection. I felt awkward inside, embarrassed, like…
How You See Yourself Determines Who You Are
It occurred to me one night that when I woke the next day, I didn’t have to do things the same way I’d always done them! It sounds crazy to say I actually had to have the realization, but I did! You can go through your whole life and just keep doing things the same…
Pink Hair and Pajama Bottoms 