New Beginnings

From Democracy Now’s website and podcast: South Dakota Abortion Ban Draws Fiery Opposition from Native Americans — Cecilia Fire Thunder, President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, recently made waves when she said a clinic on the Pine Ridge reservation could provide abortions if South Dakota’s new abortion ban goes into effect. The [...]

Maybe it’s because I’m in [tag]recovery[/tag] or maybe it’s because I watch too much [tag]TV[/tag], but have you noticed that a lot of programs are featuring storylines relating to [tag]AA[/tag] or [tag]alcoholism[/tag]? Grey’s Anatomy – Dr. Webber’s sponsor shows up as a patient and holds a meeting in her room Desperate Housewives – Bree is [...]

Minimum Security: Cartoons, art, and more by Stephanie McMillanOr check out her LiveJournal blog. [tags]Stephanie McMillan, South Dakota, cartoon, boingboing, pro-choice, wtf, women’s rights, Bill Napoli, abortion, privacy[/tags]

When I was pregnant with my first child, my mom bought me a really cool book, “The Family Virtues Guide,” by Linda Kavelin Popov. Basically, the book is a simple tutorial on building your family’s moral foundation through discussing and practicing the virtues found throughout the world’s cultures and religions. Fast forward several years later, [...]

I made it past that one year mark. Strange to think that I have not consumed [tag]alcohol[/tag] in any form in the last 12 months. I know it’s a “one day at a time” program and I know I shouldn’t place a lot of weight on anything longer than 24 hours, but it sure feels [...]

I made it to my first sobriety birthday. Did you hear that whoosh of air? I think I’ve been holding my breath for the last twelve months. But, now, I can breath and I have hope. With the help of my higher power, my family, and your fellowship, I will be able to stay sober [...]

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If just one more effing person tells me what to do, how to do something better, or just so much as pushes me a little, teeny bit, I’m not sure I will be able to bite my tongue any longer. And if it happens to be a man, say like my husband, son, or dad, [...]

Ok, here’s a silly little detour from my daily bout of reality: You are interchangeable. Fun, free, and into everything, you’ve got every eventuality covered and every opportunity just has to be taken. Every fiber is wonderful, and every day is a new beginning. You are good at so many things, it’s amazing, but you [...]