This episode is a reflection back to the time just before I began my recovery. There is anger, bitterness, pain, acceptance, and resolve here. I began to confront some hard truth within myself, and it was HARD! If you’re in that place, know you are not alone.

Recovery is possible! I will never doubt that. Our minds are stronger than any addiction, even substance use. The brain can be healed by new mindsets and thought patterns.

If you are lost watching your loved one battling substance use, please take a great minute to remember 1) You’re not alone. 2) God has your back far better than anyone else 3) Peace is possible through Christ Jesus.

Who left who?

Those living in addiction are alive, but they’re not LIVING! Are you? This is a harsh truth.

Trigger. It’s a word we fear for far too long. But we know the consequences of addiction. So, we walk on eggshells and stay silent. We fear everything.

Navigating addiction as a family is hard stuff. Yet, families are often judged by what they do or don’t do in handling these messy situations.

This Christian momma is tired—but here sits another experience in the travels of addiction. I learned it can’t be me; I can’t save, fix, or carry the weight of an addiction I don’t have.

Yes—RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE. Yes, it is amazing. People are choosing to live every single day!

Today, I took part in what is called ‘Five Minute Friday’—A writing challenge that gives you a keyword that you are to take five minutes to write on.