During this podcast interview, I explore my dream to bring discussions about addiction out of church basements and into the open, into daily life.
I am a latecomer to yoga. I didn’t attend my first yoga class until I was 46 years old. I was intimidated by the impossibly skinny and muscular women and men who could…
On the first day of my Gestalt coaching program in October of 2022, one of the faculty read a poem that captured my imagination. The untitled poem by Dawna Markova had this first…
If you are someone who struggles with feelings of deep depression and a profound loss of hope (despair), I beg you to search for someone you consider to be safe and take that…
If you are concerned about or negatively impacted by the drinking habits of a family member or friend and want to get advice about what to do, I highly recommend joining an Al-Anon…
Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are experts in helping others. However, they seem to have an aversion to asking for help themselves, especially when it comes to their own health and wellness.…
My mom was diagnosed with a rare muscle cancer in her left arm several years ago. She had surgery, recovered nicely, and has been doing well ever since. At the time, I remember…
Special events and days of remembrance are essential for raising awareness about a disease like addiction and bringing it to the forefront of our thoughts. At Club HOPE, we work to build upon…
The idea for Club HOPE came to me in the middle of my separation in 2018 and divorce in 2020. My entire world had flipped upside down because of my former husband’s addiction…
If you are family member of a person with addiction or a professional caregiver, this blog entry is definitely for you. Gentleness is possible and good. You deserve it.
I wasn’t trained in gentleness.…