by Kathy | Oct 6, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, Grief, horses, Recovery
The tragedy in Las Vegas is foremost in my mind today. It is shocking that life can change so quickly. In the midst of it all we must remember to honor ourselves and continue to work on having a healthy body, mind, and soul. If you are healthy, are you reaching out to...
by Kathy | Sep 7, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Change, Friends and Family of Addiction, Grief, Recovery, rehab
The first time I heard him say that he had been going to meetings for 30 years, I remember saying to myself, “no f***ing way was I going to go to meetings for 30 years!” Now, as the days, the months, and the years pass by, I can see the importance of going to...
by Kathy | Jun 16, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Dreams, Grief, horses, Introvert, Meditation, Neigh #1, Recovery
Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows. — Native American Proverb Going through recovery, having a plan of action that keeps me on the right path, learning a new process and doing the work, is what works for me...
by Kathy | Jun 3, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, Recovery, rehab, Spirituality, Suicide
“If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps.” Alcoholics Anonymous. Page 58 What does it mean to “go to any length” in your recovery? What does it mean to go to any length in your...
by Kathy | Dec 29, 2016 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, Death, Grief, Spirituality
I’ve read that when you sigh, you give yourself a moment of strength, a “you can do this, Kathy,” message. My heart is filled with grief and sadness today. I’ve just said goodbye to my beautiful Daisy dog, Tasha. Only 10 years old and a full 10 pounds, she was my...
by Kathy | Sep 1, 2016 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Friends and Family of Addiction, Grief, Neigh #7, Recovery
“You need to be bold enough and strong enough to let your loved one’s recovery unfold or not unfold as it is meant to, not as you want it to.” ~ Carole Bennett Why don’t they just quit? If they loved me enough, they would stop drinking, right? If you’ve asked yourself...
