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Month: July 2022

I’ve Looked at Life From Both Sides Now

Today’s title is a line from an old Jonie Mitchel song: “Both Sides now.” That is one of the things that frustrates me in life. Sometimes things happen, good or bad, that doesn’t make sense. Sometimes they seem to play Read more…


A Brief Primer on Recovery

Last week I wrapped up my anniversary post with this simple list of observations about addiction and mental health: It’s very complicated. Hopefully, we have moved past the simplistic idea that addiction is just a choice, it is, but it Read more…


The Last Words I Got to Say to LaLa

WE ARE FOUR Today marks the fourth anniversary since our family began the “We Chose Love” blog. The blog was started on the 1-year anniversary of Lauren, our daughter, passing away on July 6th 2017. This past Wednesday was the Read more…


Running Away From Hope

In loving someone in addiction or a mental health crisis brings many painful moments. For those of us that care so much about the affected person, and for that person who is in the throes of the battle over an Read more…