If you're someone who has battled alcoholism or addiction or affected by someone who has, I would love to hear from you! Since 2012 I've had the pleasure of bringing you Stories of Recovery from Alcoholism and Addiction which are submitted by readers. These are real-life stories about their own journey...with their own addictions or family members' addictions. Read Stories of Recovery from Alcoholism and Addiction HERE If you're inclined, I urge you to share your experience, ...
12 Step Meetings are Online to Help during Self-Isolation
Ask anyone who is in a 12 Step Program seeking recovery from addictions and we will all tell you that we'd never see the day when the doors to 12 Step Meetings closed. It's unimaginable for so many of us because we attribute a large portion of our recovery to attending the in person meetings. Walking into my first meeting was a terrifying experience...it took a true belief that I would kill myself to step past the fear into the unknown into that meeting. As I arrived I was greeted with a ...
Staying Safe and Healthy at Home #CoopedUp
For most of us, the current situation of 2020 wasn't on our list of expectations. My saving grace really has been the fact I am a stay-at-home mom. I give 100% to my family and thankfully, our routine hasn't been upended too much. That being said, Chicken Farmers of Canada knows how important family is. They know that we need to stay safe and healthy at home during this time of isolation and social distancing. With that in mind, they have created #CoopedUp, which offers kid-friendly recipes ...
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup
For those moments when I need to refresh and replenish my energy, I love to find time to try a delicious recipe! To add to the ease of this recipe, I decided to use the crockpot for Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup! It is hard to imagine that we are already almost into the second month of 2020. I have been keeping myself busy, or rather life has been. CROCKPOT BUFFALO CHICKEN SOUP It is always nice when I have the ingredients for a new recipe on hand. This recipe has many staples that ...
Tips to Enjoy a Sober Christmas
Enjoying a sober Christmas can be challenging to say the least but this doesn't mean that we have to give up on the Holidays. Our culture in North America tends to be centered around having alcohol at social events and although it can feel overwhelming to think of not drinking we CAN do it and actually enjoy the Holiday season. The reality is that as a sober person attending Christmas social events, we can feel like the odd man out but if we prepare in advance we can enjoy Holiday gatherings ...