Faltered Reality

She grew up in the shadow of the Eastern Kentucky mountains, where the trees whispered secrets and the rivers carried sorrow. Her...

Tonight, I sit here feeling the weight of my sadness and anxiety, trying to numb it the only way I know how right now—with food. The...

Today, my world shattered again. My uncle, the man who murdered my brother, was sentenced—not for the murder, but for the drug charges he...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that my mother-in-law, Ruby, has lost her battle with stage 4 COPD and cancer. While we...

The fear of change is something we all experience. Life has a curious way of lulling us into comfort. We find a rhythm, a routine, a...

Reflecting on my life and career has made it clear that change is necessary. My professional journey began many years ago, and while I...

One year ago today, July 10, 2023, marked a day of profound loss for us. Jason, a beloved friend and inspiration to many, left us...

It hit us out of nowhere. A couple of days ago, we started feeling sick. Trying to trace where we might have caught it from has been...

Life has a way of throwing unexpected twists and turns our way, challenging us to navigate through the highs and lows with resilience and...

As I sit here, the days all blur together into one indistinguishable haze. Sleep eludes me, leaving me perpetually exhausted. I know the...

Today marks a significant milestone in our lives – 13 years of recovery. It's a journey that began on May 16, 2011, a day etched in our...

Today was one of those days that etches itself into your memory, leaving behind a bitter residue that refuses to fade. We found ourselves...

Mother's Day is a bittersweet reminder for many of us, a day filled with fond memories but also tinged with sorrow for those who have...

Today, our family embarks on a journey marked by sorrow and the pursuit of justice. The indictment for the murder of my brother,...

In the stillness of today, we find ourselves enveloped in the heavy shroud of anticipation, waiting for the wheels of justice to set in...

Almost thirteen. Thirteen years of freedom from active addiction. It seems like a dream at times and sometimes it seems as if it has...