Tag Archives: 12 Step programs

Best Story of the Week…January 11

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

This one’s about me, an epiphany I had while walking in Central Park. An epiphany is a moment of sudden revelation, a divine announcement stopping you dead in your tracks. A smack to the forehead, a, could’a had a V8, … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, creative writing, Culture, Faith, humor, New York City, writing | Tagged 12 Step programs, Central Park, grace and gratitude, living in the moment | 43 Comments

War Wounds

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Forgive your enemies, but always remember their names. John F. Kennedy I saw my X on the street who startled me to say the least, seeing instantly how his alcoholism has escalated. His clothes were rumpled, he needed a … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, grace, Health, humanity, men, New York City, Women and men, words | Tagged 12 Step programs, abusive relationships, alcohol addiction, JFK, old boyfriends | 16 Comments

Love Me Love My Pit

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s no secret I’m a Pitbull lover, relating to them as a breed no one wants. I feel like that at times, being separate and different, not mainstream because of my own personal history. My first Pit was Oscar, belonging … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Family, grace, humanity, humor, Love, nature, New York City, parents, women | Tagged 12 Step programs, animal rescue, canine lust, Jennifer Panton, Pitbull puppies, United Action For Animals | 18 Comments

Kale Kale the Gang’s All Here

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

My neighborhood has sprouted a new eating phenomenon….salad. Across from every Starbucks seems to be a Just Salads, a Sweet Green or a Fresh & Co featuring quite a few choices, and can’t say I’m too sorry since I patronize … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, food, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, women, words | Tagged 12 Step programs, Benefits of kale, Fresh&Co, Just Salads, laughing till your sides ache, Upper East Side women | 21 Comments

Living in the Day

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Isak Dinesen wrote…the reason God made the world round was so we couldn’t see too far ahead. I’m a person who lives in the day. I learned this lesson in 12 Step ten years ago, practicing it best I can. … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, humanity, readng, words, writing | Tagged 12 Step programs, Out of Africa Isak Dinesen, September 11 2001, staying present | 22 Comments

Back In Step

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ve been a member of Al-Anon, a 12-Step program for those affected by the aftershocks of alcohol, for 12 years. I stopped attending meetings due to my hearing loss, but two weeks ago, went back. It was the best decision … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Books, Faith, Family, friendship, grace, Gratitude, humanity, humor, Love, New York City, parents, words | Tagged 12 Step programs, Al-Anon Family Groups, alcoholism, One day at a time | 33 Comments

Put Up Your Nukes

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Susannah Bianchi

Am I never safe from the assholes of the world? I’m in Tiramisu, a cheap, casual bistro near my house, eating a little pasta. I’m in a good mood since, when I’m done, will be heading to the library … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, dessert, food, History, humor, New York City, Politics, Uncategorized, Women and men, words | Tagged 12 Step programs, athingirl.com, Fidel Castro Dead, JFK Cuban Missile Crisis, Kim Kardashian, stupidity | 30 Comments

Weathering Change

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Susannah Bianchi

Change…I hate it. If I had my way, I’d stand still into eternity. What’s bothering me now? Life, and all its vagaries. Definition: an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone’s behavior : the vagaries of the … Continue reading →

Posted in friendship, Love, New York City, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged 12 Step programs, abandonment, endurance, losing those you love, moving forward, not taking it personally | 18 Comments

Helping Someone You Hate

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Susannah Bianchi

I realize hate’s a strong word and whatever happened to, Love thy neighbor? It’s in the back of the closet right next to honor thy father and thy mother. Yeah well, both those ships have sadly sailed, though the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, humor, New York City, parents, women, writing | Tagged 12 Step programs, alcoholism, Love Thy Neighbor, rent stabilization, self taught | 27 Comments

Happy With So Very Little

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Susannah Bianchi

I ran into a girl I know who, when she asked what’s new and I said, not much…just on my way to the library to read said, “I always marvel Susannah, how you exist with so very little.” Not knowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fashion, friendship, Gratitude, Home, humor, New York City, readng, women, words | Tagged 12 Step programs, Ernest Hemingway, happy where you are, reading at the library, rich people, The Upper East Side NYC | 28 Comments