Eighteen years ago today, I took my last drink. After 17 long years deep in addiction, I found my way into recovery. That incredible transition turned Halloween into one of my all time favorite holidays. Sobriety is definitely worth celebrating. Unfortunately all those years ago I hung onto one unruly little addiction: sugar. This one […]
How to Break Free From Sugar Addiction
Do you struggle with sugar addiction? Studies have shown not only what sugar does to our bodies and minds but also the difficulty of breaking free from its tight grasp. Many of us have heard all about this type of research, yet we continue to inhale foods dripping with sugar and their equally devastating fake […]
Living As If
As I discussed here a couple of weeks ago, there are certain aspects of our unique wiring we may not be able to, or even want to, change. We have certain God given strengths we can finally embrace and quit spinning our wheels trying to be someone we’re not. However, there are other habits and […]
21 Days of True Healing
Please note: I’m not a medical professional. This is my personal experience with the recently released program, The 21-Day Belly Fix by Dr. Tasneem Bhatia, widely known as Dr. Taz. I was blessed with a free copy of the book. Thanks to my sweet blogging buddy, Jennifer of Sheran Memories, for referring me to Dr. […]
Turning to Food: An Addict’s Journey
Food is my friend. Except when it’s not… I use it for things it was never intended for. The aforementioned friendship. Stress relief. Entertainment. To feel. Not to feel. Everything, but nourishment. I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I wrapped up my 31-day series on food addiction. I must admit the time […]
The Lies of Sugar Addiction
I was born an addict. I truly believe I came out of the womb craving. I desperately craved love, food, and as I entered my teen years, drugs and alcohol. If you have been here before, you are well aware of my many struggles with a variety of addictions. When I gave up alcohol and […]
