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Authority Figures

Authority Figures

(This essay and share is based on the July 21 daily meditation on abuse from authority figures found in “Strengthening My Recovery”) As a recovering adult child of an alcoholic and survivor of childhood emotional and sexual abuse, I developed a fear of authority...
A New WSO Event

A New WSO Event

Volunteer Day on November 5!The program is simple and will include a panel of seasoned volunteers sharing their experience, strength, and hope. There will also be an overview of the current WSO committee system, with some in-depth committee presentations. The goal is...
Spiritual Experience

Spiritual Experience

The baby donkey brayed and kicked up its heels in the deep lush grass. Her mom quietly watched, clearly, but slyly, on guard for any dangers that could arise. She was seemingly unfazed by the rambunctious youngster. The dad munched contentedly in the open field...
You, Me and We

You, Me and We

When you made decisions for me under the guise of taking care of me; you were actually controlling me. When you used the ubiquitous “we” and spoke for both of us because you thought of us as one; you were actually discounting me. When you decided all the cars and...
Mistress Of The Void

Mistress Of The Void

A void opens up and I’m spinning again,This is fine, I come here to be alone.I want anything but this,But at least no one can hurt me here. The emptiness scoops me up and welcomes me home.Belonging to the Nothingness seems appropriateFor a girl who learned to be seen...
I Knew But I Really Didn’t Know

I Knew But I Really Didn’t Know

I knew I didn’t want to be like my mother.She rubbed off on me anyway. I knew my Dad was a drunk who abused me and I was scared of him.I hoped that would change but it didn’t. I knew I didn’t really want to marry my first husband.I did it because I didn’t know it was...
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