At the Height of My Husband’s Disease, I was Overwhelmed When I was in the “thick of it” at the height of my husband’s disease, I was overwhelmed. Pink and yellow late payment notices were flooding our mailbox as our bank account depleted. I was
January 17, 2023
January 10, 2023
How do we cure the winter blues and make ourselves #1 in 2023?The Christmas tree and outside twinkle lights have been pulled down and put away. All that’s left are scraps of tinsel, specks of glitter, and tiny pieces of wrapping paper that got stuck between couch cushions. What has newly appeared, however, are those
January 3, 2023
December 27, 2022
Memorable Podcasts & Lessons LearnedHere are some memorable quotes and lessons from interviews with both VIC members and guests from our podcasts in 2022. We discovered through it all that there is no perfect time to start asking for help, researching this disease, or taking care of yourself. Just find the courage to begin. Here are
December 20, 2022
December 13, 2022
The Moment He Said “I Think I Can Drink Again”“I’m sorry. Say that again?” I asked.“I think I can drink again,” he replied.I sat there motionless. Speechless.That short conversation was one year ago during the holidays. My husband was just starting his seventh year of recovery when he suddenly dropped that unexpected bomb. I didn’t know
December 6, 2022
November 22, 2022
November 15, 2022
I can remember that long cold run I did in the dark among all the shut down restaurants and empty streets that Thanksgiving ten years ago when alcohol had taken over my husband’s mind and body. I realized mid jog I probably shouldn’t be running that late alone in deserted parking lots in complete darkness. But
November 8, 2022
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