I cannot help but feel charmed when I hear people in utter exasperation calmly say “Good Grief”. It is so completely wholesome(benevolent) and old school. While grief, may…
Like a child, I want to choose only from a menu of: fun, relaxing, and highly lucrative. Regarding my family of origin, there is no action…
You spot it, you got it…. I was thinking of how I am most irritated by subtle little behaviors in which I assume to know…
My friend, my hero, my badass partner in recovery has shared how her sister was collectively, not only abused, but also blamed for bringing it on herself by…
Because my mother is physically and mentally unwell, 84, and in the hospital, I am feeling twisted up inside, as if I should DO something.…
My mother is in the hospital today having cancerous masses removed. My sister whom I have not spoken to since May emailed the information to…
Recovery has taught me that I must be flexible with my approach or method but not with my needs and principles(which are static-not dynamic). When…
Without spiritual recovery, I would still be trying to MAKE people, places and things be different from how they are. Irresponsible, childish, and damaging; attempting to be…
We are not at fault, crazy, or wrong. We have a right to set boundaries and to insist on appropriate treatment. We can separate another’s…
In our family, we have each been struggling with near constant unmet needs, and so we gathered around our lil table and are in agreement; we must…