Week 3 – National Recovery Month
My first thought was, "Shame on me," for not posting Week One and Week Two of National Recovery Month. Then I thought again. After working on myself at countless Al-Anon and Life Recovery meetings, I have learned that Toxic Shame and Blame have no place in my life or...
read moreNational Pet Memorial Day
TODAY IS National Pet Memorial Day. Every second Sunday in September, pet owners across the country remember their beloved pets who have passed on. For many of us, pets are loved ones on scale with some of the most important people in our lives – when they often die...
read moreInternational Overdose Awareness Day
Once again, like critical clockwork, the CDC reminds us … “Thursday, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose. It’s a day to: Remember loved ones who have died from drug overdose and acknowledge...
read moreSchool Days, School Days – Follow this Golden Rule Day Safety Tip!
It has been my privilege to know and experience first-hand Carly Asher Yoost, Founder and CEO of Child Rescue Coalition passionate concern for the wellbeing of all children. But you don't have to take my word for it, check out the following safety message from their...
read moreDSOGPO – “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”
Today is August 16, don't say you haven't been informed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj3rIumyIS4 The 2023 impaired driving national enforcement mobilization "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" goes into effect across the country from August 16 to September 4, 2023....
read moreToday we Celebrate Middle Child Day
Yes, there is such a thing as, "Middle Child Day" and as a middle child, I invite everyone especially my middle-child friends to join me in checking out the information and websites below. Together let's continue to love and own the positive middle-child...
read moreACOA Kids Didn’t Just Happen
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month, so let’s talk about kids that were raised differently, Adult Kids of Alcoholics (ACOA) in particular. The following laundry list, reveals few families were aware (or we were in denial) there was a problem in the...
read moreGlobal Hug Your Kid Day
What more can be said. Imagine if every one of us had the hugs we needed. Imagine if every of us, gave needed hugs away. For free. For love! Just Image! Hugs are...
read moreIn Giving We Receive
There are times when caring for others gets out of hand and turns into enabling. Doing for others what they can do for themselves may not be in their best interest. Above all, we have to be careful we don't give away our dignity and spiritual sense of self. If you...
read moreForeign and Domestic Battlegrounds PTSD and Addiction
BEFORE June becomes a memory, the US Department of Veterans Affairs reminds us June is PTSD Awareness Month. Sadly, people suffering from PTSD carry painful memories that disturb the peace of their souls. TO BE sure, PTSD is not limited to our brave soldiers and...
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