Do you experience real sexual consent in your marriage? Sexual consent in marriage or a relationship takes on a very gray hue compared to the traditional views of sexual assault.... Continue Reading

I just don’t want to keep leaving them. I became a mother all those years ago with every intention of being a stay at home mom, well, probably forever. I... Continue Reading

Have you ever wondered what goes on in your home when you aren’t there? Maybe you have a sneaking suspicion that people are in your home when they shouldn’t be,... Continue Reading

Someone once told me that I wasn’t really dealing with an alcoholic, because I wasn’t beaten and didn’t have horrible stories of abuse. (Interestingly, this is the same kind of... Continue Reading

I’m not sure what this song is actually supposed to be about (obviously a break up), but it hit me somewhere deep with overwhelming emotion the first time I heard... Continue Reading

If you’re feeling isolated in your current situation, I can empathize. Even now, while getting my story out and hopefully helping others, I feel the isolation of hiding addiction for... Continue Reading

The Good Outweighs the Bad (Or So It Seems) One of the reasons many people stay in a relationship stricken with addiction (in addition to our desire to protect them)... Continue Reading

It’s a funny thing being married to an alcoholic, and the instant need to protect an alcoholic and fix them. Some professionals blame it on codependency, and that often fits….but... Continue Reading

I remember the screaming and yelling. And fear. This was the first night I recall feeling really, really scared. There were other times I felt threatened, scared of fighting, scared... Continue Reading

Marrying an Alcoholic When I was 22, I never thought marrying an alcoholic would literally change the trajectory of my entire life. “What would you do if I ever started... Continue Reading