PinnedLonna WhitingWhat it’s like to quit alcohol without labeling yourself an alcoholic or going to AAIt seems like everywhere we turn these days, there’s a “sober challenge” on social media or a new “quit lit” book that hits bookstores.·6 min read·Nov 28, 2019--31--31
Lonna WhitingGrief support on TikTok? You bet.I remember life before technology, just as Gen Xers do, yet I also consider myself as much of a digital native as any Millennial.·2 min read·Jun 20, 2023----
Lonna WhitingFive Signs You Should Fire YourselfYou’re a disaster. Go home.·5 min read·May 2, 2022----
Lonna WhitingWhen You Don’t Die Fast EnoughThe Death Doula Diaries Part Two: Untying Family Ties·5 min read·Apr 14, 2022--9--9
Lonna WhitingThe Death Doula DiariesPart One: When hospice failed us, we turned to alternative care and my dying mother is more at peace than ever·4 min read·Apr 1, 2022--7--7
Lonna WhitingStruggling? Hurting? Angry? Bend the WallsMom and I have the exact same mole on the top of our feet. The size of a tiny eraser and perfectly round and pink, we’ve both had our twin…·4 min read·Mar 8, 2022--2--2
Lonna WhitingWhen hospice abandons patientsIt happens more often than you think (and it’s not their fault).·5 min read·Feb 8, 2022--5--5
Lonna WhitingShould we define alcohol use on a spectrum?The answer is “yes” and here’s why·3 min read·Nov 9, 2021--2--2
Lonna WhitingWhat An Athlete Taught Me About Overcoming AddictionThe healthiest people we know aren’t immune to alcohol use disorders and other addictions·4 min read·Oct 25, 2021--1--1
Lonna WhitingWhy Running is the Ultimate Addiction Recovery ToolTurns out, doing things you’re not always good at is a good thing·7 min read·Oct 6, 2021--1--1