Tell it to your Neighbor

addiction, alcoholism, help, hope |

More Talking = Less Shame, More Hope

Artist Peter Tunney

My sponsor in Al-Anon sent a video (below) to me this morning, I watched it while I put my make-up on and I’m sharing it with you as fast as I can.  Amber Valletta does an amazing job of explaining and educating on the disease of addiction.  I feel like watching this was like listening to a healthy version of my Mom.  I feel like I have a better understanding of this progressive disease.  Thank you Amber for sharing your story because More Talking Equals Less Shame, tell it to your neighbor.  Video:

Next, I’ve been wanting to share this message on Hope.  I heard it in church a couple weeks ago and I’ve been wanting to share it but didn’t have the courage to do so for fear of how you’d receive it.  Thanks in part, to Amber, I have no fear of that this morning!  Start watching at 38 mins for the message of Hope.  Video:

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How To Give a Baby a Bath

This is a picture of me and my beautiful 3 week old Baby Girl almost 7 years ago!  I look a little freaked in the picture but just think of me as a 3 week old new mom.  I've been thinking about this time period because our Cousin and his Wife became new parents last week and brought home a Continue Reading

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Very Important Post

This is a story of strength and hope.  If you've been reading this blog for a while then you know my Mom died over 10 years ago.  Hopefully, you also know I adored her.  She was my best friend and I miss her everyday.   It is hard for me to write this next part because I wouldn't want Continue Reading

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