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Don't Worry: People Won't Be That Surprised

I was on Facebook the other day - which is not a regular thing for me - and saw a post from the wife of an alcoholic who said ( to...

wrenrwaters

Jun 21, 20223 min read

Happy Father's Day?

Happy Father's Day? It's more a question than a statement in the alcoholic household, isn't it? How do you celebrate a father that isn't...

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Jun 19, 20221 min read

3 A.M. Thoughts

It's been five years since my mother passed away in my arms. I miss her beyond words. I'm sitting up listening to sad songs. Willing...

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Jun 4, 20222 min read

Amber Heard Can Be A Liar and A Victim

In case you somehow (I'm not sure how) missed it: Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation after she wrote an op-ed piece...

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May 28, 20224 min read

Spring: The Season of Renewal

I was taking a walk yesterday and it suddenly occurred to me how futile and foolish New Year's Resolutions are. Now, I'm sure we have...

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Apr 18, 20223 min read

The Rawest Post EVER

I can't keep pretending, denying, procrastinating, avoiding. Planning. I can't keep PLANNING on leaving! Oh, I have planned so many exits....

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Apr 15, 20222 min read

The Real Tragedy of the Alcoholic Family

Every once in a while... Like tonight. Somehow all the stars will align just right and my family will spend a lovely evening together....

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Mar 15, 20221 min read

Is This The Hill You Want To Die On?

It's nearly 3 am and I am up because I went to bed before 11. I never! go to bed before 11 but I was in such a foul mood, I could barely...

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Mar 8, 20223 min read

Take The Shore

There was a review for my book "The Alcoholic Husband Primer: Survival Tips For The Alcoholic's Wife" that essentially said the book was...

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Feb 24, 20223 min read

Happy Valentine's Day

What does February 14 mean to you? Nothing? Disappointment? Indifference? Celebration? I suppose I have gotten past any sort of...

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Feb 14, 20222 min read

Go Easy On You

This morning I delivered my children to their various destinations, returned home, pulled into the driveway and, as usual, sat in my car...

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Feb 4, 20223 min read

Before You Start "Fixing" Yourself or Your Life

There is a Japanese proverb that says, "First the man takes a drink, then the drink takes the man." When you are the wife of an...

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Jan 25, 20223 min read

Do You Have A Plan For Your Life?

The past long weekend was an ugly one. As long weekends or holidays or just the random Tuesday can be in an alcoholic marriage but this...

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Jan 19, 20223 min read

Happy New Year

A new year. Who among us does not look to it with hope and promise? Yes, it's only a "date on a calendar" but that doesn't make...

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Jan 6, 20223 min read

IT CAN BE THE ODDEST THINGS....when you're married to an alcoholic

Everyone knows the biggies of being married to an alcoholic. "Everyone" as in anyone. As in you don't need to be married to an...

wrenrwaters

Dec 18, 20211 min read

If I Could Tell An Alcoholic One Thing

If I could tell an alcoholic one thing... It might seem like there is far, far more than "one thing" to tell an alcoholic and yes, of...

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Oct 18, 20212 min read

IF MY HOUSE BURNED DOWN

I found out two days ago that my teenage daughter spent the summer DRINKING at a friend's house. There are barely words for my shock and...

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Sep 25, 20212 min read

LOVE YOURSELF MORE

Last year a friend of mine opened an art studio in her house. It had been a dream of hers for many years to have a great space where she...

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Sep 13, 20214 min read

WHAT (JUST!) ONE WEEK OF EATING CLEAN HAS SHOWN ME

It's been just one week since I decided to face my own addiction - compulsive eating - and I am shocked at the insight and realizations...

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Aug 30, 20214 min read

FACING MY OWN ADDICTION

Summer is basically over. We are back from family vacation and the start of school looms in front of us. September is closer than not and...

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Aug 22, 20212 min read

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