by aachats | Mar 10, 2019 | Fear, Higher Power, Life on Life's Terms, Relapse
Like many other alcoholics and addicts, I grew up in an alcoholic home. My father was a daily drinker, and an angry one at that. Although he never abused me in any way, that was not the case for my mother. I witnessed abuse and was a victim of it from my grandmother...
by aachats | Nov 17, 2018 | Death, Fear, Higher Power, Life on Life's Terms, Third Step
Last night, my husband’s grandfather passed away unexpectedly. Currently, my in-laws live with us, so our home was a natural spot for the family members to gather to discuss the details, comfort each other, and to do all the other things that come with the...
by aachats | Apr 6, 2018 | All, Creative, Gratitude, Life on Life's Terms
It used to be rum, and sometimes wine Who am I kidding, I’d of taken any kind Spinning and spinning, further down the drain Drinking away my problems was a losing game The lies I told, to everyone else Weren’t as bad as the ones I told myself The bottle of...
