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Surviving Mothers Day One Breath At A Time

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Marybeth Cichocki

Mothers Day. Those two words, once brought memories of cards and flowers, crabs and beer. Family gathered together to celebrate motherhood. Three generations laughing and loving. Sharing the memories of childhood, teen years that became adult years that changed … Continue reading →

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The Beginning, by Katie Donovan

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Katie Donovan

My name is Katie….and I am the mother of an addict. I tell you this so you know I understand. I have been there. I am still here! I know your pain, your constant fear, your struggle to get out … Continue reading →

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Detach With Love

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Magnolia Beginnings

Whenever life takes a nasty turn I try to ask myself how did I contribute toward it? Don’t get me wrong, I’m neither a victim nor am I (any longer) the over responsible person who must blame themselves for … Continue reading →

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Addiction Hits Home: Changing Hearts, Changing Minds.

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Marybeth Cichocki

.Every day in every state across this country a mother loses her child to the disease of addiction. The statistics are shocking. Death by opioid addiction kills more people than gun violence, yet no one is rioting or staging protests … Continue reading →

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My Wish

Posted on March 31, 2016 by heidih45

My wish is that all our loved ones could see the light and take that step, start their fight! If they would just reach out their hand and trust that God will help them stand. To free their souls and … Continue reading →

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Acknowledging Our Grief Anniversaries

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Magnolia Beginnings

Originally posted on john pavlovitz:
I always struggle on sunny Saturday mornings. It was a brilliantly blue-skyed September Saturday two and a half years ago, when I bounded down the stairs on the way to the gym and noticed my phone vibrating…

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A Mother’s Instinct

Posted on January 18, 2016 by heidih45

I try so hard to hide my pain, worry, and anxiety. It’s bottled up and shoved way done and hidden where no one can see. Like a double agent I go through life as if nothing is wrong, my life … Continue reading →

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Instant Gratification

Posted on January 18, 2016 by heidih45

I think about our world today and how different it has become, it’s a place of instant gratification no more waiting for what is to come. I remember growing up and running home to see, if at some point throughout … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on January 16, 2016 by heidih45

Be still my heart and listen, for he is there. Be still my fears and listen, for he is there. It’s when we stop and be still we realize God is everywhere. He hears our prayers, he knows our plight, … Continue reading →

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I Know

Posted on January 16, 2016 by heidih45

I long for the day I look into my son’s beautiful brown eyes and all I see looking back is that amazing sparkle. I’ve missed it so much but I know one day that special angel will bring him that … Continue reading →

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