by raisedbyaddicts | Nov 9, 2018 | My Journey
Since I have started this blog, I have had people reach out with such kind words and apologies. They have encouraged me and made me realize this was definitely a good way to share my journey and help other’s that may have or currently are experiencing a similar...
by raisedbyaddicts | Nov 3, 2018 | My Journey
All I wanted My 13th Birthday is right around the corner. Friday night my mom asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and this year I was ready. I usually said I didn’t know or really had to think about it. This year I had thought about it for over 6 months. Knowing...
by raisedbyaddicts | Oct 25, 2018 | My Journey
Things bouncing off the wall, screaming, glass shattering and loud thumps are what I woke up to. Most children would be scared and worried that maybe a monster or burglar was in their home. Not me, I knew exactly what all those sounds were around me all too well. In...
by raisedbyaddicts | Oct 22, 2018 | My Journey
What we think our children need As a parent in today’s world we worry about everything our kids do, see, touch, hear and all the stuff in between. Before we have children, we imagine what great parents we will be and all the life lessons we will teach our...
by raisedbyaddicts | Oct 13, 2018 | My Journey
First Day Freshman year, I got this! I was an honor roll student, with perfect attendance and ready to breeze through high school. I have already made it further than my parents, but I was going to exceed their path. (Not really high expectations, but baby steps) I...
by raisedbyaddicts | Sep 27, 2018 | My Journey
My Birth Day My Birth day. Most parents would be at the hospital anticipating the arrival of their first baby. Filled with fear, excitement, and anticipation. During the 80’s even still wondering what the sex of their baby was. Not in my story. My father was...
