Tagged with addiction

One Mom to One Million Moms

One Mom to One Million Moms

I want to thank the One Million Moms organization. Because of your website, I wrote a script yesterday about what I want my brand to symbolize. For months, I tried to come up with something to put on film and came up with nothing. I was coming up empty on how I personally defined being positive. … Continue reading

I Just Feel Better When I Sing

I can carry a tune. I may not be divalicious like Mariah, Aretha, Gladys, or Whitney but I can sing a song and put my spin on it. I realize that I don’t write about myself as a musician very much on this blog because I am, well, writing. And because writing is now my vocation as … Continue reading

The Peel-Off (Part 2): Crazy

Sweetie Pies, for the rest of this week I’ll be writing about removing the labels we place on ourselves and others in order for us to move forward and live the PIE life. The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land    and will strengthen your frame. You … Continue reading

The Hope Business

Orlando Ward (circa 1999) — drug and alcohol addict living in a cardboard box on Skid Row Orlando Ward (today) — newly appointed Director of Community Affairs for Volunteers of America in Los Angeles, serving the Skid Row community This story moved me to tears this morning, and I just had to share it with you. Mr. … Continue reading

A Prayer for Those Who Love an Addict

May God grant us strength, as we wait for them to answer the phone, answer the door, or forward an email — anything to let us know that they survived the night. May God grant us forgiving hearts, as they who were created in God’s image fights who they have become in their addiction. May God … Continue reading