by Kathy | Jun 3, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, Recovery, rehab, Spirituality, Suicide
“If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps.” Alcoholics Anonymous. Page 58 What does it mean to “go to any length” in your recovery? What does it mean to go to any length in your...
by Kathy | Mar 30, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Change, Dreams, Recovery, Spirituality
How does a horse help you get through recovery? For many addicts, using the power of animals, especially the graceful gentleness found in many horses, may be just what you need to help you connect with a part of you that has been lost or consumed by alcohol or another...
by Kathy | Feb 24, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, EGCMethod, Recovery, Spirituality
I‘ve been home from vacation for a week now and feel as though I’ve accomplished nothing. We had a fantastic vacation and I was so excited to come back and dive right into my business and start coaching again. The only problem was that I brought home the flu virus. My...
by Kathy | Feb 11, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, horses, New Beginnings, Recovery, Spirituality
Waking up to the constant pound, pound, pound of my heart working overtime just to keep me alive, my body is screaming for alcohol. Rolling over, I’m blinded by the brightness of the clock. It is only 4 a.m. and my body needs vodka. On my nightstand is a glass of...
by Kathy | Jan 6, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Change, EGCMethod, Introvert, Recovery, Spirituality
I googled the top New Year resolutions and number one is lose weight. Number 10 was get healthy. In-between those two big resolutions were quit smoking, dress in style more often and listen to my favorite music more. Crazy how we put listen to more music before get...
by Kathy | Dec 29, 2016 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, Death, Grief, Spirituality
I’ve read that when you sigh, you give yourself a moment of strength, a “you can do this, Kathy,” message. My heart is filled with grief and sadness today. I’ve just said goodbye to my beautiful Daisy dog, Tasha. Only 10 years old and a full 10 pounds, she was my...