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The day I got the DUI I had prayed for

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Post published:July 23, 2021
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Shared with permission from Mesha Brink. Six months ago something happened to me that would forever change the course of my life. ⠀ The night before it happened I literally…

Actress Patricia Heaton Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety

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Post published:July 12, 2021
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We love Patricia Heaton, not only for her fantastic acting skills but also for her truthfulness and dedication to the pro-life cause. In an Instagram post over the weekend, she…

The mountain of beer boxes that ultimately led to hope

Post author:Pamela Whitehead
Post published:June 1, 2021
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I'll never forget one of the many moments that caused me to question my mental health. I had lost interest in everything. If it didn't involve drinking, meth, cocaine and…

To the addicted mom, you are not alone

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Post published:May 17, 2021
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Mama, I see you. I see you there struggling. I see as the world is judging you. Too busy judging you to love you. They don’t know who you really…

Overcoming addiction and guarding against relapse

Post author:Pamela Whitehead
Post published:May 15, 2021
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Addiction is learned behavior, and recovery requires new learning. Our brain is not good at un-learning, so recovery means wiring in new habits to substitute for old ones. This is…

The Mommy Wine Culture Needs to Go

Post author:Abby Johnson
Post published:April 8, 2021
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When does a joke about moms drinking to get through motherhood - and the current coronavirus pandemic - cross the line? Is it when her friends are on the verge…

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