I read this article today. It centers around the theory that if a human person was born into an ideal/healthy environment regardless of whether or not there were drugs offered or available, they would be less likely to become addicted to that drug; in essence, preventing them from becoming an addict. Environment #1. I have a…
Author: Brittany
Tis’ the Season to Al-Anon.
I really enjoy having the freedom to put my thoughts -well, somewhere; writing is like my personal therapy. My brain, even though I am sure on a scan it would be lit up all funky, blotchy, and likely considered ‘dysfunctional’… is somehow still full of ideas and deep things that always seem to be circulating…
It gets better.
My life began to change almost 10 years ago. I last attempted suicide & sobriety almost 10 years ago. I have been in Recovery from drugs and alcohol for almost 9 straight years. I was baptized 7 years and 8 months ago. One of the main things that my Recovery revealed pretty quickly was the…
Music.
***Love everything about this song*** I truly think these lyrics are amazing. @2:40- (!!) “Touch The Sky” What fortune lies beyond the stars Those dazzling heights too vast to climb I got so high to fall so far But I found heaven as love swept lowMy heart beating, my soul breathing I found my life…
Baby M Attacks.
Guest: Chelsie- My husband has been diagnosed
My husband has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis When I fell in love with a Hep C patient I knew the risk I was taking, but somehow it still wasn’t enough to prepare me for the bad news I received last week. My husband caught Hep C from a blood transfusion for his hemophilia at 10…
The Twelve Steps for Adult Children- From Addicted and Other Dysfunctional Families:
So I love scanning the bookshelves at thrift stores, you never know what you will end up finding. Last week I came across this gem and splurged. I thought it might be worth .50 cents. Yes, it’s old. Yes the revised & updated edition was published back in 1989; but I thought it couldn’t hurt to…
Reflections From a Visit with Mom:
I had lunch with my mom on Thursday, October 15, 2015. We had only really seen each other a handful of times since our last big hoorah in March of 2006- and on that particular St. Patrick’s day we both ended up in adjacent jail cells. Fast-forwarding to our next big hoorah, that happened on February…
Guest: Mike Palombi- Sober Author & Speaker
Michael’s story goes to prove that God is still in the business of redemption, healing, and miracles. Mac Powell, Third Day Mike contacted me via Twitter, and I took some time to check out his story. I am so happy that I did! I love to hear different stories of how God works in the…
Guest: JessiRae Pulver-Recovery Blogger & Author
I really like the idea of featuring fellow addiction & recovery bloggers on Discovering Beautiful. As authors of our own writing, we each bring a unique voice and perspective to the Recovery world. Our individuality is what brings so much value to our contributions. Please take some time to get to know JessiRae: JessiRae Pulver-Adell…