All I Want for Christmas

This is a rock my husband carries with him. It was given to him in rehab by a man who is 30 years clean. This man also has a rock that was given to him in early recovery by another recovering addict. He has kept the rock with with him through his 30 years of …

The Little (Big)Things

Days Sober: 64 My husband celebrated his 60 days sober last Friday. I am breathing, writing, and reciting affirmations. My husband is going to meetings and filling out job applications. Life slowly feels like it's settling down. I wanted to share some blessings that were delivered to me today:  My husband and I have one …

RANT-Divided Nation

We are a nation divided. I was on Facebook yesterday and I came across a vile and repugnant post written by ----related to his support of Trump. I must be going through the "anger" part of my grief because his words created a visceral response in me that I can not ignore. A response of pure see-red …

Unraveling

This is a photo I took visiting the Boston Holocaust memorial with my husband before he went to rehab. I remember telling him that we need to be mindful of history.  The present is a violent place with the election of Trump and a surge in hate crimes. The future is a shadowy place with …

A Plea For Empathy

"You cant even call this shit a war." "Why not?" "Wars end." -On the War on Drugs from the HBO show The Wire I started this post before Election Day in the US. I now share this post from a place of immense sadness and devastation. My country has shamefully displayed a face of hatred …

Build Bridges

Get out and vote. With peace and loving kindness.