It was a Sunday evening, when Eric came over with a bottle of vodka. Earlier that day, we were together at the boys' flag football game....

As I burrowed myself into my new pill addiction, it manifested itself slow in the beginning then dictated my every move. My intention was...

This was the first time I had been arrested sober. I was not a happy camper. The officer walked me to the millimeter wave. (It is a...

The other day, as I walked on the treadmill on incline (I've researched it helps reduce body fat), I played one of my favorite worship...

When I arrived in the Florida Keys, my mind was preoccupied by alcohol and the scenic beauty. My obsession began. I was crawling out of...

I found myself engaging in a fantasy world. One where consequences did not exist. It was my escapism. The definition of escapism: the...

I had been working at the clinic for about two months. I made friends with one of the girls there, Britney. She was pretty, bright,...

My spirit began to lift as I gained a new confidence and new friends. Finally, I felt like my life was turning around for the better and...

There was a lot of work that had to be done in the following weeks. The first week I spent sleeping, eating, and attending meetings. I...

I was back on the road with my babies on my mind. Eric had let me speak to the kids while I was in West Virginia-but there was no...

Janine and I searched hard for the keys. I began to panic. I googled a locksmith close by, but I had zero money; And Janine did not have...

Dex called and told us the police ambushed Michael and Michelle's trailer. Michael was arrested on-site. They did not arrest Michelle....

Finally, Dex and Janine walked through the door. They both looked like they had been crying with red, puffy eyes. Janine was carrying a...

LOVE. Love is what makes the world go round. Love is healing. Love is beautiful. Love is powerful. Love changes us. Love helps us conquer...

Dex and I walked into the trailer. I am taken aback how disgusting it is. I walked into a real-life hoarder's home. There was crap...

Tyler drove us to the impound lot. It was a very small lot. There were only about five cars behind the gated fence. Betsy stood out like...

I called Michael many times. He did not answer. I called Michelle. She did not answer either. I began to get frustrated. Now, it is...

The bus arrived at the jail. An officer opened the door for the ladies to walk out. (I think, here we go again. I hope this jail is not...

Prescription drugs. This is a controversial topic... One that I am very passionate about. First, let me say, I am not against mental...

As Dex and I stood in the grass, by the side of the road, an officer walks up to me. Officer: Ma'am I need to open the trunk. Where is...