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The Brave Sister

Back in November, I asked some brave souls to share their stories of addiction and recovery with me. One of the first people to want to...

Beauty in the Pain

Beauty in the Pain. . . such an oxymoron. Seriously. But, it is true. I have written about my pain from losing Michael. But, I’ve also...

Music: Beauty in Believing

I’m not a musician. I can’t read music. I can’t play a note. I can’t sing. Well I can, but you would pay me to stop. I promise. But,...

Today is Just Twenty-Four Hours

How many times have you sat around thinking, “Boy, I wish I would’ve handled that differently.” or “I can’t believe I messed that up.” I...

An Unexpected Find

When I was growing up, church was a big part of my life. It was just part of the routine. As kids, my brother, sister and I attended...

Choose Happy

It’s okay to be mad. Be mad at the cancer that took your loved one. Be mad at the friend that took his life. Be mad at that driver who...

Pennies, Tennis & Heaven

Strange combo, right? Have you ever received a sign from your loved one that has passed? I have. Several times. Usually it is pennies...

Accept that you will not have all the facts.

This is a tough one. The night we found my brother, all sorts of revelations came about. His messy financial situation became a little...

Painful Conversations

You know that conversation? The one someone begins with you even though you never asked to be part of it? You are standing in line with...