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Ten Years of Silence
A tribute to my Friend It has been ten years. Ten long years of no answers, no explanations, no closure. It seems as though he was never here at all. No body to lay to rest, just a “memorial” where people who barely knew him tried to speak about his life. Did they truly know…
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How to Notice an Adult Child of an Alcoholic and How to Support Them
Growing up in a household where one or both parents struggle with alcoholism can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars. Adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) often carry these burdens into their adult lives, affecting their relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Understanding how to recognize and support an ACOA can be crucial in helping them navigate…
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The Burden of Premature Adulthood
I am growing up too fast”. As I sat and listened to two gentlemen, barely eighteen, discuss life at home. “Man, my momma told me when I was about fifteen, “You have to help me with your little brother because I have to work another job, and I won’t get home until later. I know…
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Tis The Season!
We all don’t celebrate the holiday season the same. There is Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza, to name a few. We all have our traditions for these holidays. Some families leave town. Some families have big holiday dinners and other traditions are learned and practiced through the years. My tradition is Christmas breakfast. We cook all…
Footsteps To Freedom
A slow and neccessary walk to healing
Footsteps To Freedom 