Seeing I missed a whole month of writing here feels a way. Like I’ve abandoned this part of me. But that wouldn’t entirely be true. I have been writing, just not sharing. Small pieces here and there. Sometimes just a line. What’s changed is I haven’t felt as compelled to share. I think a small…
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Connected in Quarantine
A Love Letter to the Sober Community
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On Accessing Life
This is the greatest dance I’ll ever dance. I’m 34. I’m a mother, a teacher, a sober person. An aunt, a friend. I’m educated but under-schooled. A breakout and a recluse. All I really know is me and I’m still learning.
Read MoreA Sober Birthday
I remember we were sitting in an Eat’n Park booth. He asked if I was happy. I squirmed a little in my seat. This was just a friend and we were catching up over coffee. We were already accustomed to asking the hard questions and diving deep, but I still felt embarrassed to be honest,…
Read MoreDoing the Things that Scare Us
Right now I’m scared to stay positive. I mean, I am feeling positive but I’m scared to share that. I’m scared to show that in the faces of those who are struggling right now and want to see validation of their pain. I guess I’m positive now because I just wasn’t. These past two months,…
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