Itâs an understatement to say that I count myself blessed in so many ways. I am extremely blessed because of my relationship with my children. Why? Because I was incarcerated for seven…
Inspiration
I have worked with people struggling with addiction for the past eighteen years. In that time, I have noticed that a lot of shame is attached to people who struggle with addiction.…
We caught up with Bobbi-Jo at the office of Healing House in Kansas City last June. Sheâs been a friend of Reach UP, giving away thousands of magazines throughout each year to…
I was a liar, a loser, and a thief. I was a drug addict and alcoholic. I stole from my friends and my family. Thatâs who I was. It is not…
My friend, Have you ever watched a boxing match? I can remember the cute twinkle in my sweet grandmaâs eyes when I caught her watching boxing. I never would have guessed that…
My coffee cup says, âChaos Coordinator.â Life at work and home does not follow a tidy pattern. I am good at organizing, but you couldnât tell by looking at my office or…
When you go through a difficult event, especially in childhood, some of your thinking and emotions can get stuck in that event. Though you go on with your life, parts of you…
Oh, my friend, This past year may have brought many changes in your life. Iâve sure experienced a lot. Sometimes life just forces change. Last year, I unexpectedly needed to take on…