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Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022

Maybe it comes with age, but I’m in a place of peace and acceptance now. Anxiety and depression plague me from time to time and…

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Pillows of Silk

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Posted on February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Faith takes immense courage, courage takes strength, strength takes tenacity, tenacity takes endurance and endurance means letting go.

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A Christmas Tale

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Posted on December 22, 2021

Sharing a laugh, embracing in a hug, holding hands, talking in conversation — the kind of stuff that can’t be wrapped in paper and a bow.

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Feel Good Medicine

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Posted on December 14, 2021December 14, 2021

It comes in small sections, at best it only lasts 15-20 minutes, sometimes only for a few seconds. It’s elusive and hard to find and yet it’s within us all.

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Any Lengths

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Posted on December 8, 2021

At the beginning of this new journey I made an oath to be willing to go to “any lengths” – but what does that mean exactly?

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Posted on November 18, 2021November 17, 2021

Now that I’ve taken the time to learn and with lots of help, it’s one of the most wonderful gifts I’ve received, something I give back to myself.

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Grow or Die

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Posted on October 25, 2021October 27, 2021

When you’re convinced that something will never happen, think again!

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No Free Rides

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Posted on October 14, 2021November 15, 2021

This ain’t no free ride! This getting sober, and staying sober is not for sissy’s! I got off that free ride and got to work.

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No Destination

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Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

This lesson can be one of the most important ones, if you’re willing to learn. Some of the greatest mistakes lead to the greatest change.

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Four Seconds

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Posted on September 6, 2021December 14, 2021

On this new journey, I’ve learned that there is nothing to fear but fear itself. You either have fear or faith — you can’t have both. I traded my fears for faith.

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