by Kathy | Aug 27, 2016 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Dreams, horses, Meditation, Neigh #6, New Beginnings, Recovery
“It’s hard to fail, but worse never to have tried to succeed.” — Theodore Roosevelt Sobriety has granted me yet another gift. Last week I had the opportunity to drive from Michigan to Montana with my daughter, who is stepping out into the world to attend...
by Kathy | Aug 6, 2016 | Addiction, Alcoholism, EGCMethod, Neigh #6, New Beginnings, Recovery, Temptation
We have a new Bernese Mountain dog puppy. He carries a big name: Vida’s Heroic Sacrifice of Leonidis v Sterling. We call him Idis. Our little guy is six months old and weighs 60 pounds. Every morning I am awakened by a nose breathing hot air in my face. His...
by Kathy | Jul 29, 2016 | Addiction, Alcoholism, EGCMethod, horses, Neigh #3, New Beginnings, Recovery
“There isn’t enough time in a day.” I never thought that would ever come out of my mouth. After my children grew up — and in my mind didn’t need me anymore — I woke up every morning and wondered what would I do today? My options were not a...
by Kathy | Jul 21, 2016 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, EGCMethod, horses, Neigh #1, New Beginnings, Personality, Recovery
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” Mark Twain Friday evenings used to be called our “cocktail hour” nights. We would gather at a bar or at someone’s house, have appetizers and cocktails, talking, laughing and making big...
by Kathy | Jul 8, 2016 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Dreams, EGCMethod, horses, Introvert, Neigh #7, New Beginnings, Recovery
With courage and joy I stepped way out of my comfort zone and walked in my hometown parade, advertising right on my shirt that Recovery Happens and spreading the word about Equine Gestalt Recovery Coaching. I shouted to the world that I am in recovery and that I have...
by Kathy | Jul 2, 2016 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Neigh #3, New Beginnings, Recovery, Temptation
“I’m a gal that doesn’t need a drink until she’s had a drink.” There is a woman in a meeting that I attend who says this before she takes her turn speaking. It is a true reminder of the power of just one drink. Personally, I can be strong and have logical...
