Category Archives: Recovery

Faith

Posted on June 6, 2018 by angelastricklin

I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20 Mustard … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on June 4, 2018 by angelastricklin

Fear. The rock I put down at the marriage conference a brief 6 weeks ago. Only to pick back up a few short weeks later. Not unfounded. Unbearably heavy. June 3rd Day Zero June 4th Day One. Again. He’ll go … Continue reading →

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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

Made Well

Posted on October 5, 2016 by angelastricklin

It can’t be coincidence that Jenny Simmons published two books, in two years, both at a time when I needed to hear the exact words she wrote. About a year ago, I was reading The Road to Becoming and learning … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday V Day

Posted on February 14, 2016 by angelastricklin

Posted in Addiction, Addiction is a family affair, Alcoholism, Dealing with relapse, Marriage, Our Life, Recovery | Tagged giving back, teen challenge, valentines day | Leave a comment

Choose Your Own Road

Posted on January 15, 2016 by angelastricklin

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Addiction is a family affair, Alcoholism, Dealing with relapse, Marriage, Recovery | Tagged addiction, marriage, parenting | 6 Comments

We Don’t Get Do Overs

Posted on January 14, 2016 by angelastricklin

A year ago today, I had gotten home from leaving Rob at the hospital, slept for two hours, showered, changed and headed back to the hospital. Left Alex and Savannah sleeping, because I was too tired to deal with getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Addiction is a family affair, Alcoholism, Dealing with relapse, Family, Marriage, Mom of girls, Recovery | Tagged addiction, marriage, parenting, relapse | 8 Comments

Thankful Thursday…31 Days…A Glimpse Into Our Everyday Life…Day 8

Posted on October 9, 2015 by angelastricklin

There have been many times this year I’ve had to stop and consciously choose to be thankful. To be thankful for happy moments, big and even small miracles, and surprise gifts is easy. To find a way to be thankful … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Pulling Weeds

Posted on August 25, 2015 by angelastricklin

I just finished pulling weeds…for an hour…okay…for 40 minutes…but I continued to sweat like I was still out there for another 20 minutes so let’s call it good. I don’t pull weeds. Or garden. It’s not my thing. I don’t … Continue reading →