Jennifer Storm

Change is the most inevitable force of nature…it comes in and sweeps us off our feet when we least expect it too.  Whether the change is for the positive or a potential negative in our lives it throws us off balance.  Why does it seem that just when I think my path is figured out…it all goes up in a smoke filled twist of fate?  Something comes into my life that changes the path dramatically and offers an opportunity that has only danced around in the land of dreams and possibilities inside my head, then all the sudden, without warning it opens itself into my life like a present unwrapping slowly affixed with a card that says…”This could be yours, if you work hard and really want it.”  Read On

Here is my most recent article published in Mystic Pop Magazine…check it out!

“My Quest for a Higher Power”

by Jennifer Storm

Some people go to churches, mosques, or temples to find and connect with God. I attempted every denomination you can think of and entered countless places of worship on my personal quest for spiritual enlightenment, yet I never felt totally connected there. Instead, I found God in an unlikely place.

I have fond memories of going to our local Lutheran church as a small child and singing in the choir. I loved the feeling of being in front of everyone and opening my mouth to fill the church with beautiful noises. My family was not a religious family by any means and our participation went from every Sunday to what my father called “C and E days”—Christmas and Easter. After I hit my teens, those days also faded, and church was no longer a part of our lives. GO HERE FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLEhttp://www.mysticpopmagazine.com/newsite/July-aug08/page49july-aug.html

 How often does one have the opportunity to come face-to-face with those we have emotionally harmed in our lifetimes or just those people that we need to say I am sorry too?  In my opinion, probably not often enough.  This weekend was amazing for me personally. I had a book signing at the Lehigh Valley Mall in my hometown-basically the setting of the entire book.  I was nervous as I always am about heading back to my old stomping grounds and this trip was especially nerve racking as there was a wonderful article that had run in the paper with my mug on it announcing my arrival. I had no idea what and who to expect. Read On

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I have recently started blogging for a great recovery webpage, www.thesecondroad.org and my first post was just uploaded. Here is a sneak peek at it…

A Seed Planter

Having an active addict in your life is probably one of the most excruciatingly painful experiences a person can have. The word powerless cannot even begin to capture the utter devastation, hopelessness and futility one can feel while being in the presence of an active addict. It is gut-wrenching and heart-breaking to watch someone you care about make all the wrong decisions.

Almost every time I travel and speak with my new book, Blackout Girl: Growing Up and Drying Out in America, inevitably the question comes up “How can I help an active addict?” I see the…

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OMG! So I have been emailing/stalking Rosie O’Donnell now for like a month or so. I don’t really think it can be considered stalking since it’s an option on her webpage, but nonetheless!

She has a great webpage, www.rosie.com where she posts video, blogs and has a great interactive question and answer portion. She actually answers fans questions—which just this fact alone–makes her rock in my opinion!!!

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Here is a link to my May/June Column in Mystic Pop Magazine. Please check it out! It is an online magazine so all you have to do is click and read. Let me know your thoughts on this one as it is a bit controversial.

http://www.mysticpopmagazine.com/newsite/mayjune%202008/page49may.html

I have returned from my travels in Philadelphia. It was a great trip and I must say that I think I single handedly revitalized the city’s economy. Seriously, the mayor should give me like a certificate or something. I went a little crazy but it was way fun! I miss the big city environment if not simply for the wonderful vegetarian and vegan options at so many restaurants. I can actually walk into most trendy little places and find multiple options for my little veggie palate! Not so much in central PA….the options are pasta or salad. Seriously, can I get some tofu please!! I had….drum roll please….Tofu BBQ Wings that were to die for at this little place called The Belgium Café on 21st and Green Street, if you are ever in Philly, I highly recommend this place it was awesome!

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Holla! I hope your weekend served you well. I had a great one with one minor exception. I was at my usual Saturday morning body combat class, throwing punches and kicking the air like Jackie Chan on crack. This is how I roll.
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Oh I said it and I know yes, technically, I am a Penn State Alumni and I am not deterring from my duties as a respectfully proud alumni…in fact I invoked Dear Old State multiple times and paid homage to my alma mater. However, I must give props where props are due and University of Connecticut was nothing but good times!!

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Wow, is all I can say about my first book signing at Barnes and Noble! I am so grateful for all of you who came out to hear me speak and to purchase my book. I couldn’t believe every time I looked up how many more faces I saw in the crowd. You were a beautiful group of people and so encouraging for me as the author! Thank you so very much. We had over 100 people packed into that area of the book store last night. Barnes and Noble ran out of books!!!! Now there is a problem any author wants to have!!!
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