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Living Terrified, Walking with Courage
Living Terrified, Walking with Courage I recently turned 60 – a milestone birthday. When my daughter asked what I wanted, I told her the truth: I wanted a surprise party. More than anything, I wanted to be celebrated. The past 12 years have been a journey of getting sober, staying sober, getting divorced, moving several…
The Lens of Shame
I grew up drowning in fear, shame, and rejection. That’s all I knew. I viewed everything through the lens of shame. Even when nobody was shaming me, I did it for them. It was automatic because that’s just how my mind worked. Shame wasn’t something I just felt. I wore it. Like a fine garment.…
Tilling the Soil
I have a Gardener who delights in transforming barren, dry, and desolate ground into something beautiful. His work is rooted in love and grace. The soil must be tended, cared for, watered, and pruned. It is in the tilling—turning the earth over for new growth—that true freedom is found. Before new seeds can be planted,…
Welcome, I'm Betty!
I enjoy reading, writing, puzzles, coffee, deep conversations, and long walks that allow my mind to wander. I strive to provide a safe space for others to share their stories, because I believe that healing begins when we are seen and heard. Life is often messy and hard. I write about things that many of us carry quietly – addiction, healing, relationships, triggers, trauma, growth, connection.
Love,
Betty Andrassy