I was given the gift of a pottery wheel. I love clay and I had always wanted my own wheel. There is a lot more to being a potter than having a wheel, but that is another story. This is about the wheel. It was the generous gift from a new acquaintance. My soon-to-be husband…
Admitting we were powerless lead to a new form of empowerment – the grace of choice. Whether I acknowledge I am powerless over FB, substances including Halloween candy, or behaviors like gossiping or fishing for support once I SEE and accept this, I can make a choice. For the past 10 days or so I…
Learning that I am lovable and worthy was a huge part of my ability to maintain my sobriety. The warring thoughts in my head, the ones that told me I didn’t deserve this beautiful life, my “success” in career and relationships threatened to undermine my recovery. It was critical that I redeem my self respect and…
I have recently discovered the “more” there is for me to learn. I have done my steps. I have gone through them a few times on a variety of issues: relationships, sex, and money to name a few. I do my Tenth Step – not daily but frequently. I meditate and I study. I talk…