I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
Dear Readers,I haven't posted much lately, so I thought I would just catch up with you, and tell you where my thoughts, feelings and body have been!A few weeks ago, I was feeling a bit manic, crying easily, and having stronger urges to drink that I was keeping alive for too long. I had been trying to cut down on … Continue reading Here I Am!
On Our WalkDear Readers,Life is hard. There is ugly with the beauty.There is sadness with the happiness.There is pain with the joys.There is poor with the rich.I have been very blessed. I have had health insurance, a home, money, a good husband, a good family, and good schools. I have had a wonderful teaching career.I have had love and friends.I have had all … Continue reading Life Worth Living
Dear Readers,My Grandma and Me!It's finally spring in Minnesota! No more winter photos! The best thing about spring for me, is that I can hear birds and frogs with my cochlear implant. When I was going deaf, I lost hearing all the bird calls. Hubs would say, can you hear that? No, I'd sadly shake my head.But … Continue reading In The Beginning; Early Sobriety
Dear Readers,Jacob in KindergartenAs I saw the news about students walking out to protest gun violence, I was reminded of a young student I had in kindergarten, many years ago, who was brutally murdered along with his mom, and best friend.Jacob had just finished third grade, and was looking forward to the summer.His sister was in an abusive relationship with a boyfriend and a child with … Continue reading Dedicated to Jacob and All Murdered Children
Dear Readers,A Tree I Found on a WalkI used have so many problems with binge eating, especially when I was younger. I went to OA for a while. I also consulted a doctor who was a compulsive eating specialist. He wanted me to check into his program in the hospital and stay. I remember I was so angry that he made such a snap judgement after … Continue reading Whispers of Love
Dear Readers,I Loved Singing With Little Ones!! I have been going through some of the songs I have written, and I found one that I wanted to share with you.Mr. UT does a lot of waiting for me in life. He waits for me to get ready for a walk, to get ready to go out at night, and … Continue reading Waiting
Dear Readers,A Long Time Ago!I asked Mr. UT to write another post, and when I read his words I thought they seemed a bit down, or negative. While we were in the car wash, (with tricolor foam), I asked him if he was still worried about my drinking. He said he still remembers the times … Continue reading New Post by Mr. Untipsy!
Dear Readers,On Our Snowy WalkI am one of many.Many people who came before me, are with me now, and will come after me.Being one of many is a beautiful feeling for me. It means I have support for just about anything if I only reach out and ask for help.It means I can go back in the past and … Continue reading One of Many
Dear Readers, The other day I was helping a friend write down her strengths and gifts. She has been struggling with being lonely, and has been feeling low.Mr. UT encouraged me to do this several years ago!!Too often, we don't see the gifts we have. I know I didn't.I also learned that when my drinking got worse, my self-loathing got worse.Drinking … Continue reading What are Your Gifts?
Dear Readers,Snow Sculptures in St. Paul!I am not a morning person. In fact, I have to talk myself into the day.Most mornings I wake up with anxiety. I struggle to get out of bed.Usually I use the phrase, I Can Do It, and then I can get up.Once I am up, make breakfast, read the paper, I can … Continue reading Talking Myself into the Day
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