What is it about hitting a milestone in your life that makes you freak out? I remember turning thirty and thinking I'm a stay at home mom, I need to have this perfect home, be the perfect wife and all will be well. Ok miss Cleaver how did that work out for ya? By the time I hit forty I was full blown alcoholic in rehab and not home and kids not speaking to me. I've done a lot of stupid stuff that led me to that point. Stuff I can't change. And so now here I sit 48 going on 49 and feeling like Whoa, where has my life gone?! Now I did clean up my act. I now work as a case manager for an addiction treatment facility and my kids do speak to me. I actually have a grandson that has stolen my heart. I am blessed. I live with my sister and her husband, which isn't the worst thing in the world but I want more. I'm also in school trying to better my life. But like I said I want more. Every time I think about wanting more my heart races and my ...
What if recovery wasn’t just about stopping harmful behaviors — but about building a life that actually feels steady, meaningful, and fulfilling? If you’re a woman in recovery navigating anxiety, emotional triggers, relationship challenges, or the weight of your past, you’re not alone. Healing isn’t just about staying sober or managing symptoms. It’s about developing healthy coping skills, rebuilding self-trust, strengthening relationships, and learning how to move through life without falling