Brittany Ross-Profitt
Chasing Dopamine {Living Life Alcohol Free}
I find life mundane and boring. Repetitive. Without alcohol.
Since I’ve stopped drinking, I have found myself chasing dopamine. Dopamine gives your brain feelings of pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. Alcohol used to be that dopamine...
Dry January and Beyond
Have you participated in Dry January? Dry January is being alcohol-free for 31 days and, often, shows us that we don't need alcohol to have fun, relax or socialize.
As an alcoholic in recovery, I...
Not-So-Happy Holidays {Mental Health Struggles This Time of Year}
I haven’t always been someone who has gotten excited for the holidays and this year, it is extra hard. I have been through a lot this year and am trying to get into the...
I Had a Mental Breakdown {Growing Into the Person I’m Meant to Be}
My world came spiraling down after months of not taking care of my mental health. Between going to school, working full-time, kids, and my marriage falling apart, I realized I couldn’t make it to...
I Have No Idea What I’m Doing {Getting Honest About the Unknown}
It may seem like I know what I am doing, but I actually have no idea. When I was younger, I thought at 35, I would have it all together. But what I am...
Tantrums {Finding My Discipline Identity}
Today was really hard. I had three separate children, all under 6, throwing tantrums about how they didn’t want to wear their bathing suits for water day at school. I mean – it's water...
Blending A Family
Last year, I got divorced and I have written about this a lot in the past. It was trying, for sure, but it didn’t stop me from meeting a man I call my husband,...
Things Happen For a Reason {God Believed I Could}
Do you ever look at your life and wonder how you got here?
I am the happiest I’ve ever been, but it hasn’t always been this way. I had to struggle, go through trials and...
Planning a Small, Unforgettable Wedding
In March, I got married. The wedding was simple and it was perfect.
With this being a second marriage for both of us, my groom and I decided we wanted a small ceremony held at...
Caesarean Section Versus A Vaginal Delivery {My Own Experience}
The birthing process is intense – no matter which way you go about it. I mean, you’re bringing a human into the world. I had two experiences, one – a Cesarean section and another,...