The Climb to Nine
I have been avoiding my desk like a root canal. So here I am again, having emptied the dishwasher, made sure there wasn't any troublesome...
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I have a genuine desire to encourage women to surrender the secret sins that try to define us. I have been blogging here since March 2016 for one purpose only: to share with you that there is a way out of addiction using faith as your biggest tool. In the She Surrenders blog, I write about my own experience of alcoholism as a woman who desperately loves the Lord, while having the secret love affair with vodka. I share what the break up looks like and how it continues to unfold in my life. That break up lead to recovery, you can read about it here.
Sherry Hoppen
- May 31, 2022
- 3 min
Finding Your Next Step
What if I told you that you had a loved one who has gotten trapped in an abusive relationship? She is hurting and trying to get out, but...
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Sherry Hoppen
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up
I remember when my first grandson learned to walk. His little feet wobbled, his knees shook, and then he would collapse. "Yay!" We all...
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Sherry Hoppen
- Nov 4, 2021
- 6 min
A Seat at the Bar
"Hey there! Welcome back! What's it been eight years? Let me pour you a drink!" I smile, albeit a guarded smile, as the bartender mixes...
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Sherry Hoppen
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
Fine is a Four-Letter Word
"How are you?" When asked, you immediately do a quick self-check of your emotional, spiritual, and physical health, correct? I dare say...
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Sherry Hoppen
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
Get Out of Hell
This is kind of a heavy post. I get that this post is not for everyone, but I do ask that you take a moment to read it. Ask yourself if...
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Sherry Hoppen
- Apr 16, 2020
- 1 min
How it all started
I was going back through my blog posts (167 - are you kidding me?!) and when I read the very first one I had to smile to myself as I...
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Sherry Hoppen
- Nov 20, 2018
- 3 min
It Doesn't Hurt-Part 2
What did year two look like for me? I was almost to the two year mark in this picture. "Praying God's power will propel you forward"...
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Sherry Hoppen
- Nov 11, 2018
- 3 min
It Doesn't Hurt-Part 1
I love me a good Cosmopolitan, at least I think I did. I would order one because I knew it was a drink that had a good bam of alcohol...
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hellomodernmentors
- Aug 30, 2018
- 3 min
Game Over
There are things in life that are non-negotiable to me: Family. Health. Faith. Integrity. It is hard for me to think about how every time...
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hellomodernmentors
- May 31, 2018
- 3 min
Let's Have a Conversation
Not talking about Venice again this week but I do want to expand on a thought I had while I was there. The week before we left, I ran the...
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hellomodernmentors
- May 24, 2018
- 4 min
Accessorize with Care
My daughter wrote a blog post this week about being sick of the “mommy wine culture.” (You can read about it here.) There has been a lot...
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hellomodernmentors
- Oct 19, 2017
- 4 min
He Holds My Hand
A good friend gave me some really good advice when I was trying to quit drinking. In those horrible moments of temptation, I was really...
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hellomodernmentors
- Jan 12, 2017
- 5 min
Guilt is Useless
I'm always amazed when I type the date to start my blog for the week. It's hard to believe we are in week 3 of the new year already, but...
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hellomodernmentors
- Aug 25, 2016
- 7 min
Wake Up!
What a crazy weekend last week! If you are from Michigan, you know what I mean! The weekend started out feeling like summer and ended up...
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hellomodernmentors
- Aug 18, 2016
- 8 min
Step 11 - The Four Absolutes
Happy Weekend! I had a great weekend last weekend! I had the privilege of attending a concert with a friend who works for a local radio...
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hellomodernmentors
- Aug 11, 2016
- 8 min
There’s an App for That - Step 10
Happy weekend again and it looks like a good one! We had a very busy week last week hosting my husband's study group here in Michigan....
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hellomodernmentors
- Aug 4, 2016
- 8 min
Play Nice - Steps 8 and 9
Did I really just type August? Nooooooo! I don’t think I have ever loved a summer more! I do not want it to be done. However, I did see...
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hellomodernmentors
- Jul 21, 2016
- 7 min
Just a God Girl in Recovery
“Lord, help me to be good-but not just yet.” - St Augustine (or Nurse Jackie, which is where I first heard it.) Here we go with Step 6...
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hellomodernmentors
- Jul 14, 2016
- 6 min
Getting Naked-Step 5
Yes, naked! Step 5 makes me feel like I'm about to totally expose myself. Sometimes revealing what's on the inside is harder than...
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