Tag: Darcy Flierl
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I love you! Now, Change…..

Guest Post: I love you! Now, Change….. by Darcy Flierl The question is not what the other person can do differently, but rather, “What can I do differently?” Once the honeymoon phase ends and we begin to fully be ourselves- because let’s face it, we can’t help it- we begin to notice all the annoying habits…
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The Other Mom

Self growth isn’t easy and it doesn’t feel real great. Sometimes I have to grin and bear the emotional pain until I find the right coping skill to get through the uncomfortableness of it all. You never know what life event can throw you into a tail spin. The complexities of your daughter having another-other…
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I’m Sober, Now What?

We also need to clarify that drug use, abuse or addiction is all about dopamine and that our drug of choice can be prescriptions, weed, alcohol, heroin, sugar, coffee, sex, porn, exercise, even a person or relationship!
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How to Love an Addict

How to Love an Addict by Darcy Flierl Addiction. We’ve made progress over the last decade. The stigma is decreasing and we are openly discussing it. Once upon a time, if your parent, spouse, or child suffered from alcohol or drug abuse, it was the family secret. Now, I talk to people every day who…
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The Bookshelf by Darcy Flierl

Guest Blogger. Please enjoy the incredible writing of Darcy Fileri The Bookshelf by Darcy Flierl Who would think a silly, made from plywood, spray black painted bookshelf, could mean so much? I’ve had it since I was 17 years old. It was given to me when I was provided my own “half a house” in…