Tag Archives: ACOA

Dear Laura

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Stephanie P

I came across this website I would like share with you. The site belongs to musician Brad Mersereau.  He has devoted it to his sister Laura’s memory who sadly did not find her way to recovery and died at 46 … Continue reading →

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Solitary confinement

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Stephanie P

When I was using, sometimes I felt like I was living in solitary confinement.  My addiction was my incarceration–a lonely, frightening and lifeless jail of my own doing.  Now that I’m clean and sober there is a whole dimension of … Continue reading →

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Hellidays II

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Stephanie P

We’ve heard it before that people in recovery have it especially hard during the holidays.  Everything from bad memories associated with drinking/using, to seeing loved ones out of control, to having to resist those urges to partake in a little … Continue reading →

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Other’s people drinking bugs me

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Stephanie P

Other people’s drinking sometimes gets to me. A few months ago, I witnessed a house guest and very dear in-law of mine get drunk every night on California Merlot. Now this man has been drinking wine with his meals most … Continue reading →

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