The Drinker’s Wife

The time I had my husband arrested (Part 1)

It was a Thursday when I told Charlie I was done and I…

Sympathy for Diego Rivera

Every story has a villain. In the tale of Frida Kahlo, it’s usually her husband, Diego Rivera.

Relapse, Death and Moving: How Crosswords Help Me Cope

February was a crap month. (Mostly.)

The shortest month of the year was action-packed with highs and…

Finding the helpers when you love an addict

When you suspect that someone you love has a substance…

The Night I Left The Drinker

The promise of a dry month began in Brooklyn and ended six days later in…

The Smith Discount

“I think I want to do something else.”