Four years ago today, I ended a six-week relapse and took my last sip of alcohol. I call it a relapse now but, in all honestly, when I first stopped drinking in June 2014 I had no intention of making it a forever thing. It was just a good long break to get healthy for […]
On December 21, 2017, I sat down for a quick conversation with NBC Connecticut’s Kevin Nathan. We talked about how alcohol use disorder in women increased nearly 84% between 2001 and 2012. That’s insane. And terrifying. And it’s strong evidence that the holiday season — when the booze flows much, much heavier than usual — […]
Talbots’ new #BecauseImALady campaign encourages women to politely set the record straight and unapologetically redefine the meaning of the term “lady.” Therefore, I make zero apologies for how unfiltered and rude I am about to be. You see, the moment I saw the “Having just one glass” video on Facebook last night, my politeness ran […]
Name: Julie Vaughn Age: 49 Location: Seattle, WA Recovery Date: February 17, 2016 Recovering From: Prescription opiates About Julie: Redhead. Bookworm. Meditation fanatic. Person in recovery. Seahawks fan. Music lover. Tree hugger. Choosing the bigger life. Instagram Q. Before you entered recovery, what did you think the “thing” you were addicted to gave you, […]
Name: Krista Lennerton Age: 30 Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts Recovery Date: November 9, 2014 Recovering From: alcohol and drugs About Krista: I am a 30 year old mother of two girls, a 4 year old and a 1 month old. I have an Associates degree in human services but I am finishing up my Bachelors in […]
Name: April Duncan Age: 36 Location: Chicago, IL, but I travel A LOT for work. Recovery Date: June 8, 2016 Recovering From: Overdrinking Alcohol and Xanax Use, escaping reality About April: I am a laugher, lover, and crier. I love to travel and eat new foods. I have goals in life like having children and […]
Name: Esther Nagle Age: 44 Location: Rhondda, Wales, UK Recovery Date: October 12, 2014 Recovering From: Booze, weed, cigarettes About Esther: I am a writer, yoga teacher, stress in recovery coach and speaker. I am a single mother of 3 amazing souls. I love music, walking, yoga, learning, reading, and dancing. Website: Balance and Breathe […]
Name: Jennifer James Nickname: Jenn Age: 38 Location: Austin, TX Recovery Date: March 2, 2016 Recovering From: Alcohol About Jenn: I’m an artist, mom, step-mom, common-law-wife, friend, daughter and a 20 year employee at Costco. That’s the simple answer. The true answer is I have no idea who the hell I am anymore! Each day […]
Dear Sugar, We need to talk. Yes, it’s serious. You should probably sit down. I’m sure you noticed I haven’t been looking for you at all this month. Did you wonder where I went? Well, I need you out of my life. Really. You’re such bad news and you’ve brought me nothing but heartache. I […]