My dad should have turned 68 today. I wanted to write something profound about grief, but all I had was anger. Sometimes that's the most honest place to start.
After seven years of sobriety, I've heard plenty of myths, awkward questions, and well-intentioned comments about addiction. Some made me laugh. Some made me question humanity. Here are five of the questions I hear most and the answers people are usually surprised by.
Hi! I'm Miranda
I created Bratty Inner Child because life kept giving me material and my inner child wanted the stage. I turn healing, humor, and holy interruptions into stories about trauma, faith, recovery, and what it means to keep showing up. My goal is simple: help people feel a little less alone while learning how to Be Resilient After Trauma.