Step One
My life has become unmanageable. I am powerless and need to let go of this false sense of control. This year, I've committed to working the steps of Al-Anon again,…
Doing the work.
Making a change is not a matter of will power. It's not a matter of decision making or even accountability or motivation. It's really about ALL the things - but…
Holiday Stress or Holiday Joy?
So many of us approach the holiday season with stressful thoughts. Maybe there is someone in your family who makes things difficult for you - criticizing, drinking too much, relishing…
Roots and Wings
Today, a few friends shared a post that said something about being a "bird launcher, not an empty nester." Not only did it make me smile, but it gave me…
Acceptance Is Not Approval
Acceptance is not that same thing as approval - you can accept something IS without approving of the behavior. In the recovery community, this is how we find peace. Learning…
Boundaries: Embracing No and Reclaiming Your Time
I used to be that "yes woman" who couldn't turn down any favor, request, or invite that came my way. It felt like I had to do it all, be…
Doubts?
Yesterday was the feast day of St. Thomas - we all know him as Doubting Thomas. And I heard a message about needing a doubting saint at different times in…
Willpower – that’s all I need, right?
How many times have you berated yourself for not sticking to a resolution or not being able to make the lifestyle change you know you need to make? Saying "I…
Are Relationships Toxic?
How to heal them There seems to be an awful lot of advice out there telling people to cut the toxic people out of their lives. (I am not referring…
Betrayal
Yesterday in a homily, my priest mentioned how calm Jesus was facing His betrayer at the Last Supper. Knowing that someone who had travelled and learned and served with Him…
