July 2017 – Striving For Sanity

I’m Sorry, I Stink

Seriously. So bad. It started in my car. Yesterday I took Tayla to school. When I unlocked the car and opened the door, I was about knocked on my ass. The stench of rotten eggs wafted out. “Where is that coming from?” Tayla asked. “I don’t know. Dad probably farted, then slammed the door shutContinue reading “I’m Sorry, I Stink”

Why We Need to Stop Comparing Addiction to Cancer

First, I think we need to acknowledge there is a difference between drug use and drug abuse. Some people can use substances recreationally, not everyone can. People are hardwired differently. I don’t know why some people don’t have an issue with having one glass of wine at dinner, while others struggle. I’ve been noticing theContinue reading “Why We Need to Stop Comparing Addiction to Cancer”

Natalie’s On My Mind

I don’t know if she’s here because I’ve been thinking about her so much or I’ve been thinking so much about her that she’s here… It doesn’t matter I guess. It probably has a lot to do with the writing I’ve been doing. The sister piece last week and dealing with her loss for anotherContinue reading “Natalie’s On My Mind”

Struggling & Surviving

I know it’s been awhile. While I don’t like that it’s been so long, I am doing my best. I’m not going to make promises to do better because… I don’t want to set myself up for failure. If I can do better, I will. I don’t even remember where I left off… We didContinue reading “Struggling & Surviving”