Life Off the Rocks

12/19/2025

If you're in the "I don't know who the hell am without booze - and I don't know if I like this" stage....

Stick with it. It's gets SO much better. And reach out for support in the meantime 🧡

Alcohol wasn’t just a drink for me… it was an identity.

And if you think I was addicted to the buzz…
you don’t understand what I was getting from it.

Do you have any idea who I get to become when I’m numb to everything I hate about myself?

I become effortless.
I become funny.

I become the person who doesn’t overthink every sentence after I say it.

I become someone who can walk into a room without feeling like I’m taking up the wrong kind of space.

I stop hearing that voice that keeps score.
I stop feeling my shame in my throat.

I stop scanning faces for signs I’m “too much” or “not enough.”

Alcohol didn’t just take the edge off…

It gave me a version of myself I could finally stand to be around.

So yeah, of course I missed it when I got sober.
Not because I wanted to ruin my life…

but because I didn’t know how to be me without that shortcut.

Sober felt like raw exposure.
Like walking around without skin.

Like everyone could see every insecurity I was trying to keep hidden.

And that’s the part people don’t get.

When you take away the drinking, you don’t just take away a habit.

You take away my confidence.
My social settings.
My off switch.
My “I can handle this” button.

You take away the only version of me that felt acceptable.

So if you’re in that place right now…
missing the drink like you lost a piece of yourself…

You’re not crazy.
You’re not weak.

You’re grieving an identity that kept you functioning.

But listen… that version of you was borrowed.
And it came with interest.

The real flex of sobriety is building a self you don’t have to escape from.

Not overnight.
Not perfectly.

But for real.

One moment at a time… you learn how to be you without needing to disappear first.

12/04/2025

See the sunrise everyday

10/20/2025

Local ladies - You know the drill

Wednesday at 7pm
Legacy of the Rose downtown Staunton

Come get your spooky grooves & night moves

10/12/2025

I turn 44 tomorrow.
I'm dancing in my kitchen to a live stream of my favorite band, at home with my husband, son sound asleep upstairs with both dogs.
I'm fixing another mug of spiced Chai, & there's nowhere else I'd rather be.
This is the good stuff.

10/11/2025

OOTD (& my favorite outfit any day) by
So cozy & comfortable - so soft & wonderful on the skin - and I get so many compliments.

Support small businesses. Buy from makers, not marketers.

10/10/2025

I spent a few decades fighting a losing battle. It was a battle I didn't even realize I was in - until closer to the end.

Addiction doesn't start as a problem. Much the opposite. Our drug of choice is a solution to a problem. For any number of reasons, we turn to something outside of us as a coping mechanism. And over time, that coping mechanism takes on a life of its own.

For my birthday this year, I'm requesting donations to The Divided Sky Foundation for their newly created Women's Scholarship. I want nothing more than for those who need help, to receive the help they need - without needing to worry about how they can afford it.

We all deserve to be healthy & happy, & comfortable in our skin.

Making recovery accessible, one woman at a time.

10/06/2025

Local Ladies & Ghouls of All Ages!
👻 Let's Boogey-sans-Man! 👻

With my birthday, Halloween, and all the fun fall vibes, October is always my favorite 🎃 — and that means I've cooked up some extra-fun-themed playlists for our weekly dance parties.

This month, we've got fun-energy mixes for all ages - think great ghoulish grooves & fan-favorite singalongs!

If you've been lurking on the sidelines, this is your month to join the party! Stop waiting and start shaking! We are a no-judgment, all-fun zone.

👉Wednesdays 7pm at Legacy of the Rose - donation only
DM with any questions & see you on the dance floor! 💃🪩🎉

10/01/2025

09/24/2025

Ladies!!!

Autumn Equinox themed Dance Party Tonight!

7pm

Come get your fall groove on 🍂🍁🧡💃

09/22/2025

The doors to Happily Sober, my signature program, are now open!
Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey towards a life free from alcohol & filled with joy?
In Happily Sober, I'll guide you through a program designed to empower you to achieve your dreams.

We will create Connection: sharing vulnerabilities to create a common ground with compassion & understanding. We’ll get to know each other, building a supportive community to gain confidence in your journey. We’ll dive into your personal story & embrace your journey, so you can begin to understand & accept yourself.

We’ll spark Curiosity, reflecting on your life’s journey & the story it tells, understanding the deeper facets of your current self, current situation, & your vision for your life, your future. We’ll uncover your core values & what truly matters to you, giving definition to who you are, what you hope to achieve in this program, and beyond. And uncover your ‘Why.’

Next, we seek Clarity, take honest inventory of yourself & your beliefs to uncover what’s holding you back. We’ll assess where you are misaligned with your values & goals, and recognize your abilities & strengths to become your authentic self. We will also begin to break down & disrupt the conditioned beliefs about alcohol, & yourself.

Then, Creation of your path: meaningful, actionable steps towards a life you love, one that’s authentic & fulfilling – focusing on one step at a time to forge a pathway of incremental changes to mind, body, & spirit. We’ll lay groundwork for healthy living & positive coping skills to live mindfully in the present moment. We’ll connect mind & body for improved mood & well-being & establish a positive relationship with food & beverages. We’ll Build your Toolbox to empower yourself with a variety of strategies for staying true to yourself & your dreams, and continued growth in a fulfilling life.

If you’re ready.....message me with: TICKET TO RIDE
We'll get on a call to explore how we can change your life.

09/17/2025

If your vision is to….
• Have more energy, patience, & free time to truly connect with loved ones
• Improve your sleep, your health, your clarity
• Become the best version of yourself: a better parent, partner, friend, human
• Discover the passions that ignite your soul
• Become who you always wanted to be when you grew up

But right now, you’re…
• Afraid because giving up alcohol feels like giving up fun, relaxation, rewards - like giving up a friend
• Doubting your ability to quit because you’ve tried before & failed or tried before & it felt awful
• Stuck in the moderation cycle - making rules around booze then breaking them
• Not “bad enough” to need help, but know you want a change
• Worried you’ll lose friends or be left out as “the sober one”
• Feeling frustrated with everything - your body, your self, life - and you don’t quite know why.

then the best way I know to help you is to:

Embrace the strength within your story & learn to love your whole self;
Align your mind, body, & spirit to create a life filled with purpose;
Rediscover your passions to build a thriving life that fulfills your soul so much that alcohol isn’t even an afterthought.

The doors of Happily Sober are open to you.

I promise, you already have the ability & inner strength.
All you need is the compassionate guidance & accountability to make it happen
…and I have that.

If you’re someone who is truly committed to embracing a fun, joyful, alcohol-free lifestyle, I’d love to chat with you.

I have a few calendar spots open this week.
Message THAT’S ME! to claim one.

09/12/2025

I believe we are on this earth to fully feel all that we can,
experience the interconnectedness of everyone,
& make a positive impact while we’re here.

Without that connection & impact, the world stays the same & feels less vibrant.

But when we follow our soul’s purpose, & pay it forward, inspiring others to do the same - we can create constant ripples of impact that become waves of transformation.

I’ve spent my whole life
discovering, learning, & growing into
the person I’m meant to be.
I have cultivated & nurtured
the capacity and ability needed
to serve others through my superpower,
to guide them through my soul’s mission,
to make the impact I was born to make.

And when we work together in the Happily Sober Program,
you'll embark on a transformational journey that will lead you to:
a place of self-love & serenity,
the ability to make confident choices fully-aligned with your values & vision,
a deep sense of gratitude for yourself & your life.

You will find yourself happily living in the present moment, free from toxic habits.

I know in my heart I'm meant to help you on this journey.
If you’re ready to create a life of purpose, connection, & happiness,
The Happily Sober Program is for you.