Category Archives: First NLR

Dear Church

Posted on January 10, 2021 by angelastricklin

I have witnessed anger, hatred, bullying, threats, and the dissolution of friendships this last week. All on Social Media. Years long friendships, destroyed. People in my church, name calling and attacking one another. Friends I know to be Christ followers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Facebook, First NLR, Prayer, Social Media, the Road to Becoming | Tagged Christianity, church, facebook, faith, First NLR, forgiveness, friendship, God, hope, journey, love, prayer | Leave a comment

Separation

Posted on May 10, 2019 by angelastricklin

At this point, the number of years we’ve spent apart outnumber the years we’ve lived under the same roof. Despite that fact, I had never used the word “separated”. Anytime I would fill out forms…for the doctor…rehab…insurance…Job applications…anything…I always use … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Addiction is a family affair, Alcoholism, Celebrate Recovery, Communicating in marriage, Dealing with relapse, Family, First NLR, Marriage, Mom of girls, Our Life, Prayer, Recovery, the Road to Becoming | Tagged AA, addiction, alcoholism, celebrate recovery, faith, family, forgiveness, God, Husband, journey, love, marriage, recovery, rehab, sobriety, wife | 4 Comments

To Count Or Not To Count

Posted on June 24, 2017 by angelastricklin

90 Days. The early morning text from my husband, followed by a picture of his 90 day chip. I haven’t been counting the days this time. I’ve counted them every time. I always have to start over. If I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Addiction is a family affair, Alcoholism, Celebrate Recovery, Communicating in marriage, Dealing with relapse, Family, First NLR, Marriage, Mom of girls, Our Life, Proverbs, Proverbs 31 wife, Recovery, Uncategorized | Tagged 90 Days, Christianity, family, Home, relationships, sober | 5 Comments

That’s Not Yours

Posted on December 13, 2015 by angelastricklin

For a while when Savannah was little, her most used word was “mine”. Being the youngest of three girls, she became the proud owner of lots of hand-me-downs. She was constantly reminding Alex that things that used to be hers were … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcoholism, Dealing with relapse, First NLR, Marriage, Uncategorized | Tagged addiction, Coming Clean, faith, marriage, Seth Haines | 8 Comments

Jesus Wept

Posted on September 16, 2015 by angelastricklin

I knew I was in trouble when I read the outline in the bulletin at church Sunday…the story of Lazarus…the shortest…most powerful verse in the Bible. John 11:35 Jesus wept. The worship music…the song that left me unable to sing…mouthing … Continue reading →