Sober-Now

06/15/2026

It’s going to be a heavy week. Who am I kidding? It’s been a heavy year…

Losing two very important women in my life within months of each other has changed me. This week I head to Atlanta to meet my brother, my sister, and our extended family as we lay my mom to rest.

I haven’t been checking in on social media much lately. I needed to be present. I needed to move through all the things life has been throwing at me… life on life’s terms to say the least.

Through it all, I remain grateful for another day of sobriety. One day at a time. I’ve learned that every season of life whether hard, challenging, fruitful, or peaceful is part of the bigger picture of this beautiful second chance God has given me.

On my way to Atlanta, I stopped for gas at a QuikTrip and grabbed a sandwich. As I was pulling out of the parking lot, I noticed a sign for a lake park. I’ve driven this route hundreds of times and had never seen it before. Something inside me felt pulled to turn in.

I found the perfect spot overlooking the water, ate my sandwich, listened to the birds, soaked in the warm sunshine and all the nourishment it brings, and simply sat there… alone… in perfect peace.

It was in that quiet moment that I realized something.

Even in the hardest seasons, when we allow ourselves to be fully present and aware of our surroundings, there is still so much beauty to be found. For me, being in nature always brings me back to this realization.

As I walked back to my car, I noticed a Little Free Library. By God’s grace, I happened to have a copy of my book in the car (I almost took them out when packing). I placed it inside the library box as a small thank you for the unexpected 45-minute sanctuary that allowed me to rest, think about my mom, pray, and prepare my heart, mind, and spirit for the days ahead.

I may not be checking in as often. Right now I’m growing, stretching, grieving, healing… and working on something very special—another book.

You’ll be hearing more from me soon. Until then, know that I am always grateful for another day sober, being of service, always praying for you, and always grateful for this incredible Sober-Now family. 💜

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

06/13/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the moms.

Some of us are surrounded by our loved ones celebrating today. Some of us are honoring and missing our mothers in Heaven. Some of us are still rebuilding our lives from the wreckage of our past, holding onto hope and praying for restoration with our children and families.

And some of us are carrying all of those emotions at the very same time. No matter where you are on your journey today, I see you and I celebrate you.

I celebrate the mothers who never gave up. The mother’s learning to heal. The mother’s grieving. The mothers praying quietly behind the scenes. The grandmothers, stepmothers, spiritual mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, and the women who continue to love others through brokenness and beauty alike.

Motherhood is not perfection…. It is perseverance, sacrifice, unconditional love, and showing up one day at a time even when life feels heavy.

Today, may you give yourself grace for where you’ve been and hope for where you’re going.

You are loved…. Happy Mother’s Day. 💕🌸