I realize, it seems like a very stupid time to spend money that isn’t absolutely necessary. But, in my own defense, isn’t this also the […]
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Sometimes People Hurt You and then Blame YOU For It
Original Artwork title Love is Messy by: Nicole Samra Medium: chalk Trigger Warning: This post is about something that triggered me BUT i’ve, but I’m […]
Afraid to Be Bad At Something I Love (Failure)
I discovered a new fear I didn’t know I had this weekend. A couple of fears actually….but what it actually is….a fear of failure. As […]
Self-Isolating Can Be a Blessing
Self isolating can be a blessing, even though right now it might feel like a curse. As I sit here typing this, we’ve been mandated […]
The Final Embrace
I got a tattoo recently and it’s filled with all kinds of meaning that I thought I’d share with ya’ll. Here’s a close up shot […]
Are You Afraid of the Dark? Tales of Night Terrors
photo cred: CAROLYN ARCABACIO Does anyone remember that show – Are Your Afraid of the Dark? I used to looooove watching it – that and […]
1 Year Sober – On This Day Last Year
On this day last year I woke up confused. My confusion quickly spiraled into anxiety and fear as I tried to put together the events […]
Chasing Insecurities of Blonde Hair
Ok so this is a weird but true thing I struggle with. I’m totally insecure about blonde hair. I grew up believing blonde hair was […]
Love In Early Sobriety
In early sobriety, they always tell you to wait a year before getting into a relationship. I totally get why, but damn is that a […]
Is That Alright?
Probably one of my favorite songs from the recent release of A Star is Born is a song called “Is That Alright?” (I’ll put the […]
Repeal Day Story
Today I celebrated 11 months in sobriety. It’s a major accomplishment for me but I like to reflect on how far I’ve come since them. […]
When I Get Down on Myself I….
Sometimes I scroll through my phone to remind myself of how far I’ve come. When I start to get down on myself for whatever the […]
“I’m Generally Miserable” – Marilyn Monroe
As an adult, I’ve found myself drawn to Marilyn Monroe. As a teenager I couldn’t possible appreciate such an incredibly beautiful and talented woman. Why? […]
Trip Down Acting Memory Lane
It’s a new year, but the same me. Last year was wild. I started the year as a full blown alcoholic, jobless and evicted. Got […]
Broken Windows & Generosity
I woke up Friday morning ready to plan an evening with a loved one before I took them to the airport in the morning. As […]