Mary Jensen
Quinquagenarian
When we were kids, we could not wait for things to happen. We could not wait for school to end and summer break to begin. We could not...
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Mary Jensen
Feb 20, 20195 min read
I want to help people who feel broken inside find their new normal
I know my posts lately have been dark, sad, and filled with grief. (I promise this one won't be too sad and dark) I am trying to cope...
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Mary Jensen
Jan 9, 20193 min read
I’m not an addict, so why do I need recovery?
Recovery from substance abuse is not just for the addict. It is an important part of maintaining your own sanity from the dysfunction of...
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Mary Jensen
Dec 31, 20183 min read
A look back at 2018
Before 2018 comes to a close, I wanted to take some time and look back on this year’s journey. I think it’s important to look back and...
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Mary Jensen
Dec 1, 20183 min read
How often have you been disappointed by the addict in your life?
With addiction comes disappointment. The promises broken far outweigh the promises kept. When you live with an addict or an alcoholic do...
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Mary Jensen
Nov 22, 20182 min read
Why I Am Grateful
Thanksgiving is here, Christmas is not far behind, and 2018 is coming to a fast close. As we get ready to greet family and friends and...
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Mary Jensen
Jul 8, 20182 min read
Airplanes and Ice Cream
When my son was young we used to go to the airport to watch the planes take off and land. He must have been about four years old. There...
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Mary Jensen
Jun 24, 20183 min read
The First Nar-Anon Meeting was SCARY
Would I have to tell my entire story The first Nar-Anon meeting I went to was scary. Not because of the people I might meet there. It...
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Mary Jensen
Jun 20, 20183 min read
Are you outraged? Tender Age Shelters and Tent Cities for Children
Have you been watching the news this week? Are you outraged by the new zero tolerance immigration policy? It breaks my heart to see the...
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Mary Jensen
Jun 10, 20184 min read
Alright ladies, let's talk about menopause
How old were you when you first started noticing the change? You know what I mean. MENOPAUSE! Maybe at first you started jumping for...
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Mary Jensen
Jun 1, 20184 min read
Forgiving the addict in your life and why you DON'T have to
It's difficult to forgive an addict. How do you forgive someone who caused so much hurt and created insurmountable chaos in your life...
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Mary Jensen
May 23, 20183 min read
The Addict's Wife
What is it like to be the wife of an addict? To be the wife of an addict is not easy. And while there are some good days and some normal...
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Mary Jensen
May 23, 20181 min read
Life always throws a curve ball
When I started this blog my intent was to share victories and losses about challenges I have faced. My hope was to let others know they...
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Mary Jensen
May 13, 20182 min read
My House Burned Down
Have you had any crazy or scary dreams? Did you believe in dream interpretation? A few nights ago, I had a dream that my house was on...
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Mary Jensen
May 6, 20181 min read
Audaces fortuna iuvat
Audaces fortuna iuvat is one of my favorite quotes. These four words have an extraordinary impact on me. Fortune favors the bold. Four...
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Mary Jensen
May 4, 20181 min read
Life is not always easy, but it can be marvelous.
My journey has been filled with smooth paths and roads with potholes. I have dealt with many obstacles and many rewards. No matter how...
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Mary Jensen
Aug 20, 20172 min read
Summer is almost over
Summer is almost over. My youngest son has already started school. He is an eighth grader now and so far, he seems pretty excited about...
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Mary Jensen
Sep 20, 20112 min read
It's all worthwhile
Sometimes I wonder if I am doing a good job raising my kids. I try to teach them manners such as don’t talk with your mouth full or...
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Mary Jensen
Sep 12, 20112 min read
Someday...
We all make plans, have hopes and dreams and promise ourselves that someday this or that will happen. But, in reality, for most of us,...
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Mary Jensen
Feb 6, 20112 min read
Starting Over
Each day we all start over, it’s a fresh new beginning with each new sunrise. Starting a new day is easy, however, starting your life...
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