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Have you ever played the “What If” game with your sobriety? What if I accepted a college closer to home- would that have been enough to impede my drinking? What if we had never broken up? What i … read more

Prior to embarking on my expat adventure, my husband and I engaged in a poignant conversation about adaptability. Being the experienced world traveler that he is, his simple comment struck a chord … read more

My Journey from Addiction to FreedomPeople who have never been addicted to opiates have a hard time understanding just how powerful the addiction is.It is easy for people to say, just quit, just suck … read more

As 2015 comes to a close, I’d like to take a small affordable, worthwhile trip down Memory Lane. With the approaching New Year within reach, it is a humbling and validating exercise to reflect on … read more

Thanks to this self-imposed challenge, I’ve experienced a rather mellow holiday season. I didn’t go overboard with spending, I didn’t even purchase any knick-knacks at the German Christmas Markets … read more