Alcohol wreaks havoc on your body but sobriety can reverse some health complications. — Drinking too much can harm your health. I’m pretty sure this is common knowledge. But, what we don’t know, is that drinking moderately damages your body, as well. Since binge drinking is more than 4 drinks for women and 5 for men. There have been many nights in my life…

This is not just another 2020 drinking story — My name is Michele. I’m a trauma and abuse survivor, cancer survivor, and addiction survivor. I’ve been through the wringer but I’m humble as hell. Ok, I’m done tooting my horn. I’ll briefly explain my past before I get into the meat and potatoes. You can read about my trauma…

Will you read this book with me, Mom? — “Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.” — Delia Owens On our flight back from London this summer, my daughter finished a book I’ve wanted to read for quite some time. She purchased the book on my Kindle…

Tips and suggestions from a native — The sun, sand, surf, palm trees, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, and the amazing weather year-round lure many visitors to Southern California. I know a few things about the state with the best weather because I have lived here my whole life. It’s no wonder why so many people…

My experience and a few tips: It’s quite the opposite — My last two trips were incredible. Looking back on July, I remember all of it and there are no memories that are clouded by alcohol. My trip to the United Kingdom leaves me full of lasting memories because I was completely sober the entire trip. The lingering effects of alcohol…

Kindling a fire takes time and patience — I believe we are all born with a bright light, one that shines as we come alive. Our light is exposed through different experiences. Excitement, trying something new, friendships, love, and adventure ignite the light. Although, sadly, it is easy for the light to dim as you age. As a…

Stay the same or change? — After watching a movie last night, this question came to mind and I jotted it down in the notes app on my phone. In the movie, Not Okay, the main character is bored with her life. The movie is pretty cheesy but brings up some valid points about life and…

Is it me or them? — “Sometimes you have to give up on people. Not because you don’t care but because they don’t.” -Jennifer Green We’ve all met that person. Maybe it’s you? Two people meet and one of them doesn’t shut up. All they do is talk about themselves. There are no questions to the…

One and done for me — We rented a car during the first half of our trip to the United Kingdom. My husband was the driver, mainly because I was nervous about driving on the opposite side of the car, on the opposite side of the street, with a manual transmission shifting with your left hand…