Life can end in a second

A little shaken up. When I saw all the cop cars racing to where I was and then saw one open his door while the car was still moving with a rifle in hand I knew it was bad. Then in less than 5 seconds three gunshots behind me. I didn’t stop to turn around […]

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Holiday Giveaway!

If you would like to win a free copy of my memoir, Evolving to Grace, here’s your chance. All you have to do is follow me on Instagram, like one of the book posts, and comment on one of the posts. I will be selecting winners on Wednesday, the 18th. Winners will be notified via […]

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It’s been a while. Hello again!

It’s been a while since I have written a post. I think sometimes I stay away from writing. But, writing to me is usually therapeutic and perhaps I haven’t wanted to reach deep or possibly I haven’t felt okay with being so vulnerable. But, as most of my writing happens, I felt an urge to […]

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Alcoholism affects everyone, not just the alcoholic.

Nowadays so much is spoken about and known about alcoholism especially within the family unit. It affects everyone. It brings on other problems like abuse, financial stresses, lack of parenting because of the focus shifts on the alcoholic and not what the children need as far as growing into a successful adult with self-esteem, self-worth, […]

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When men just don’t know any better?

helpless

A few weeks ago I was approached with a job opportunity for an Accounting position. I’ve been out of work for a while and I’m in desperate need because my finances are dwindling down. So, when I was approached with a possible job for a major social media influencer in Beverly Hills, I was thrilled […]

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Free e-book for the Holiday season!

During Dec. 1 – Dec. 5th, the ebook of Evolving to Grace will be available through Amazon for download. Make sure to download for free during this limited time. Or, get it on paperback for the low price of $10.99! And, make sure to let me know what you think by leaving me a review […]

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Tonight, 8.11.18

Tonight I cried like…well, like I sobbed. Baths, those long hot baths I like to take for about 45 minutes do something to me. Sometimes they make those aching muscles go away, sometimes they just relax me, and sometimes they are therapy. So, I just got out of the bath, dried myself off, and lied […]

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What would you tell your 16 year old self if you had the chance?

This is me when I was 16 (1986) in Klein, TX. I was already a high school dropout. I had already had a few #suicide attempts behind me. I had already known what it was to drink until I passed out & blacked out, many times. I was an #acoa before I knew there was […]

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Once I stopped running from my pain.

“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” -Steve Maraboli ❤  It’s so amazing how as a teenager I use to run. Run from my surroundings, run from my life, run from everything. It was my way of escaping. I was trying to escape from the reality of everything that had gone […]

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Happy Holidays to all!

Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself. Peace on Earth, good will to men, kind thoughts and words of cheer, are things […]

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