“Sometimes the waiting nearly breaks us, but one day grace turns the corner, and we realize the ride was never ours to control.” Yesterday's waiting was unlike all the other waitings. I was anticipating the end of Sheldon’s 500-mile bike ride, but I was also anticipating his one-year sobriety date, the day we had all … Continue reading Yesterday’s Waiting Was Unlike All the Other Waitings
Tag: Addiction
Why Would We Keep Hope a Secret?
Evoto Dear Happy Asses, I was recently afforded the opportunity to meet, via Google Meet, a precious soul. I won’t use his name just yet, as I haven’t asked permission, but I will share what rose in my heart during our conversation. First of all, and probably most important, this kind human has been given … Continue reading Why Would We Keep Hope a Secret?
The Bluest of Eyes and the Kindest Heart
Dear Happy Asses, He had the bluest of eyes and the kindest heart. He was brilliant, thoughtful, and overly generous — and he died of a terrible disease at age 63. My grandfather, Pete, had the most beautiful red wavy hair, porcelain-perfect skin, a fit body, and a winning personality — and he died of … Continue reading The Bluest of Eyes and the Kindest Heart
Tender Lessons from a Chaotic Childhood
Dear Happy Asses, As an adult, believe it or not — even though I can be playful, energetic, and sometimes “a lot” — I really don’t like to be embarrassed. I have come to realize that this isn’t just a personality quirk; it has roots in my childhood. Growing up in a completely unpredictable environment … Continue reading Tender Lessons from a Chaotic Childhood
Confessions of Pre-Noel
“Healing begins the moment we stop pretending everything is merry.” — Karen Key Smith Evoto Dear Happy Asses, Christmas can be a tough time of year—even for a Happy Ass like me. I’m sitting here all cozy on my sofa at the fanny crack of dawn, sipping my cappuccino and thinking, this is such a … Continue reading Confessions of Pre-Noel
Letting Go and Letting God, Only Way Out of Addiction
Dear Happy Asses, “A mother is only as happy as her unhappiest child.”— Nicole Helget I want to be very clear that I don’t believe this statement is true at all, especially if you are a mother dealing with addiction in your family. When I first read it, I remember thinking, Why in the world would … Continue reading Letting Go and Letting God, Only Way Out of Addiction
Our Addiction Story
I need an author’s note to explain this one. This is not like what I have sent you before and something inside of me is compelling to tell it. Let’s clear up some stuff first. Sheldon gave me permission to share, he is sober and finding his way one day at a time. I hope … Continue reading Our Addiction Story