Addiction: Never Alone Blog

Hey all! You know that saying, when it rains, it pours? Well, that was my week. Monday night, we thought my dad was getting worse. To the point that I was preparing myself to possibly head back to California. My heart was already heavy. Then Tuesday happened. After work, I was heading to my hair appointment. I was looking forward to a relaxing night. There was a pretty good chance I was going to fall asleep under the hairdryer. Expectations are a funny thing. I was about a mi

It feels so good to find time to write again. I was in California for my identical twin sister Cyndi’s wedding, and let me tell you, we were busy. But her wedding was absolutely beautiful. For years, I think a part of me believed it was my job to protect her. The connection between identical twin sisters is unlike anything I can explain. She is a piece of me. But watching her marry Daniel gave me a sense of peace I didn’t expect. I know he will protect her. I know he will lov

I was driving to work when a song came on the radio that resonated with me so deeply, I could feel it in my soul. You know that feeling? The kind that almost brings tears to your eyes because, for a moment, you remember the pain. You remember who you used to be. You remember that tiny bit of hope that once whispered: Maybe, just maybe, I could have a different life. The song was called “I Have Seen What Grace Can Do.” And as I listened, I realized something. I haven't just se