Disclaimers

Privacy: Sometimes I’m asked why I often don’t talk specifically about my kids or use them by name. Here’s the deal:  I never want them to feel I’m telling their stories and angling my perspective as truth. So I try to talk very generally about my kids. If I ask permission, I’ll use a specific story. But let it be known: My kids are not perfect. But just like I don’t want anyone showcasing me and writing about a “teachable moment” when I’m having a bad day, I won’t do that to my kids. They aren’t circus animals, or trophies on the wall, displayed with a spotlight shining on them for all to see. They are ever learning, growing, changing humans beings who should never be put into a stagnant, labeled box. They deserve to experience their lives on their own with some element of the freedom we had when we were kids (that no longer exists in it’s entirety.) I believe they deserve a measure of that privacy, elusive as it may be in today’s world.

Recovery: All I have is my experience, strength and hope, people. I share the tools that have worked for me.  Most of them are just my writing that has been modeled from my experiences working the 12 Steps of AA. I’m not a medical doctor, nor an expert on alcoholism and addiction. I share my experiences as I remember them.  In the recovery world, nothing is 100% true for everyone. Take what rings true for you and leave the rest.

In keeping with the spirit of the 12 Traditions of AA, anything in written or spoken form is strictly the opinion of the writer or speaker, and I do not, nor do any of my podcast guests, represent Alcoholics Anonymous or any other 12 Step Group.

Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous

“Facts”- please always check for yourself when I mention policies or prices or rules or anything from Alaska Airlines or another company or entity. Things change fast-faster than I can keep up with!!!  And certainly faster than I can update on here. Thanks! 

Stories and or anything else: In many cases, names have been changed to protect the innocent. Well, honestly, in some cases I can’t remember the name. So that takes care of itself. But let it be said my intent is to be as factually correct as I can in the way I remember things, but I may miss the mark from time to time, so I ask for grace on that.  I kindly request that you read this and let it wash over without over analyzing it and picking it apart.  Any rude, negative, combative, incendiary comments or attempts to build conflict will be removed in an effort to keep my pages a safe space for everyone.  Thank you for reading my words, it’s truly an honor!