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Tonight Was Awesome.

I just got home from a meeting and had to sit down and document the way I feel, because I want to remember this feeling forever. This evening at the NA meeting, I had the privilege of sharing my story in front of a room full of people in early recovery. I have been a...

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I Applaud You, Mother Hustler.

I Applaud You, Mother Hustler.

Hey friends! You know that moment, when your walking through the mall, minding your own business, and all the sudden in your peripheral vision you see a person beginning to approach you from a kiosk.  You try to avoid eye contact and pick up the pace of your step, in...

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The Egg Hunt From Hell.

The Egg Hunt From Hell.

Hi friends! I am wide awake because ice cream sounded good at midnight, and we don't have the kids (whaaa?) so I hopped my fat a** into the car and did a soft serve run.  I am on day 3 of my diet, so now that the ice cream has been inhaled, I'm feeling a little...

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How I Snapped Out Of My “Lazy Housewife” Funk.

How I Snapped Out Of My “Lazy Housewife” Funk.

I've always believed in being transparent.  Honesty is key for growth.  So if I am being honest with you (and myself),  on a scale of 1-10, I am at about a 5 on the "awesome housewife" scale right now. I have been sllllllacking.  I can't pin point how, when, or why it...

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To Love An Addict…

To Love An Addict…

To love an addict is one of the heartbreaking positions anyone could be in.  You spend years building a bond with this person, and in the blink of an eye, they are someone else. Someone you no longer recognize.  It's their face, their voice, their hands and their...

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