Birds chirping woke me up before day break. These days it’s my favorite part of the day. All the little birdies chirping in the trees, signaling that night is done and a new day dawns. I can’t remember the last time I appreciated daybreak this much. After tossing and turning for most the night, it’s … Continue Reading

4:44AM Hey you, Coming from where I am this has been one of the most difficult things I’ve struggled with for a while: how to reach out to you and let you know I’m here. I have scratched my head and searched my heart for ways just to get close to you and let you … Continue Reading

When the New Year began I was late to the party. I didn’t have a single resolution or intention written for self-development and I felt delinquent. Low key, for complete transparency, like a failure. What kind of way was that to usher in a new decade and how could I begin the new year without a plan? … Continue Reading

Today was a really bad day. Today was one of those “good reason to drink” days. Yesterday I threw my back out and its been killing me ever since. Of course my overactive brain won’t allow it to be as simple as a little back pain. In less than 36 hours I’ve turned this into a clear … Continue Reading

Period. I couldn’t wait to get home and drink. Even though I had been sober almost 7 months, I finally had an excuse that was certain to take me off the hook. Daddy had cancer and he wanted me to come home. I was at work when I got his call. I was immediately alarmed … Continue Reading