Well, the honeymoon is over. The peaceful days after my release from the hospital are gone as I have been gradually weaned off most of my meds. That numb oblivion has been replaced by my harsh reality. I am coming back to the realization that my life is a mess and I have no idea how to fix it. But … [Read more...]
Love.
I have been thinking a lot lately about love. Especially as it relates to, for lack of a better description, romantic love. We all know I have a lot to figure out and sorting through some of my feelings on this topic would certainly help. My therapist has encouraged me to relax and "just let … [Read more...]
Home.
After I left the hospital Joel and I decided that I would come home. At least for now. Truly, it was the only option. It is best for the kids and we have full-time care so I won't be alone. That was Joel's one condition, "Just in case." He explained. I have set up a little respite for myself in … [Read more...]
Back with Susan Juby
An addiction memoir with a lightness to it - and the author talks with me about The Woefield Poultry Collective.Nice Recoveryby Susan JubyVikingISBN: 978 0 670 06917 0Audience: Teens and adultsYA author Susan Juby came out with something a little different this year - aimed at teens and adults … [Read more...]