Who you are to the world
Spectacular, amazing, marvelous you! When you were born, the U.S. Census Bureau added you to their big world population total – a list that grows by the minute. Yep, you and me, we’re two of seven...
View Article7 things things to know if your parents drink too much
Hi ya, chickadee! This post is in honor of Children of Alcoholics Week (Feb. 10-16) and everyone affected by alcoholism in their families. I even made a video version of this post! I’m 30 years old. On...
View ArticleWhat my irregular heartbeats tell me about life
Hey there, awesome you! When it happens, I’m reminded that my heart’s there, slightly off center and beating. It is keeping me alive. For that second or two, something has gone wrong. It feels as...
View ArticleOne day at a time
Hola, you! “The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.” – Abe Lincoln Abe Lincoln was one wise dude. “One day at a time” is my favorite phrase of all. It is hanging on my...
View ArticleEvery step counts
Many times in my life, when someone asked how I was doing, I felt like a liar when I replied, “Great!” I was not great. I really wanted to say, “I’m a complete mess inside right now.” But that would...
View ArticleWhat to do when you realize people around you are nuts
Albert Einstein said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. The insanity in my family really shows its face when the alcoholics in...
View ArticleUnder-the-radar kindness
“Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix No one really likes the kid who’s standing beside you in the caf...
View ArticleI was seconds away from death yesterday
There was a dog resting on the window of the car to our left. The wind blew his floppy ears. He lifted his head, closed his eyes and basked in the joy of car-ride freedom. I smiled at him as I pulled...
View ArticleAbout changing a parking-lot view life
Hi-lo, pal! Hi-lo is the new hi/hello, didn’t you know? Oh, well, it makes me feel better to pretend that I accidentally created a soon-to-be-a-trendy word twister that’s cooler than “ginormous.” When...
View ArticleVideo: When your family ignores problems, it’s your cue to break the cycle...
Hi, you. Here’s a video about how when a family ignores problems, it’s a person’s cue to break the cycle and get help. It’s also about what happened at my cousin’s wedding when I was thirteen. My focus...
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