I realize the school year is technically 2019-2020, but let’s be real: if I’m living a day at a time right now, chances are our school routine is going to change in 2020 and could very well change next week. But for now, I figured I’d give you a glimpse at what life has been so … [Read more...]
A Letter to My Relapses
I’ve recently hit another sobriety milestone [think coin, claps, and hugs], and while I’m sitting here with gratitude for another day sober, I’m also sitting here with an immense amount of gratitude for my relapses. Sobriety is weird like that. Last month I was ticked off I … [Read more...]
Recovery Update: 75 Days Sober
Since my last, “life update,” where I shared what life was like at 30 days sober, I thought it might be fun [yes, recovery can be fun] to share periodic updates with you all regarding my sobriety. Today marks 75 days sober. Before you hoot, holler, and cheer, let me tell you … [Read more...]
Simple BBQ Eats + Summer Life Update
Hi again, in what feels like it’s been forever since I last shared the latest and greatest [yes, I consider Mother’s Day in rehab to be great in its own right]. Fast forward to now, and I’m just returning from my THIRD stint in treatment [Sanford House in Grand Rapids, Michigan] … [Read more...]
Happy Half-Birthday Michael Stanson
I’m in shock as I’m typing this post. So much shock [and denial] that I’m on my second individual bag of Cool Ranch Doritos and am debating a third. When seasoned parents tell you, the days are long, but the years are short, nothing could be further from the truth in a baby’s … [Read more...]
