Have we recovered from the deliciousness of yesterday’s featured blogger?
Good.
Now we are going to visit a lady who keeps it real. We like that.
Meet Gina of Slappy in the Face. If you have moment to check out her story- you should. She’s been one heck of a journey. She took her nightmare experience with Paxil side effects into information for others.
Here is Gina in her own words:
I started blogging on a dare, when a friend introduced me to a few famous ones and said, “you could do that”. She was right … I could … and I did. I share serious things like my recovery from prescription drug addiction, my experience with hoarding and relationship abuse, and my struggle to overcome debt, but it’s not all doom and gloom. I also share my crazy life raising five teenagers, being the wife of a firefighter, and my “Quest to Destress”. Come on over … I have a box of wine!
Posts from Gina:
I Called the Cops
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Twitter: AlisonSWLee
says:
Happy SITS Day, Gina! What a big week for you – birthday, SITS day – totally well deserved!! Enjoy!
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Twitter: CorinneCR
says:
Gina, I just read this intro and am already in awe of you! Looking forward to connecting on your blog.
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Happy SITS day !!
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Happy Friday, ladies! Off to meet today’s FB!
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Sounds like today’s FB has quite a story to tell! Off to check her out!
Happy Friday!
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Twitter: PlayDatesParty
says:
Wow…what a journey! Looking forward to reading her story. Have a great weekend everyone!
Leslie recently posted..One Seuss, Two Seuss, Red Seuss, Blue Seuss
I love when it’s all about the “real”. Can’t wait to read more, Gina…Happy SITS Day!
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Twitter: Foster2forever
says:
I have 2 friends that became addicted to their prescription meds. I will be sharing your site! Thanks!
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Twitter: jendropbucket
says:
Oooh..I love boxed wine. I’m there!
Jenny recently posted..Five Minute Friday: Ache
Twitter: pretty_back
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This has become my routine – Wake up. Put the coffee on. Then sip my coffee and read the mornings awesome post ! Thank you!
What a great way to start my day! Now, I am off to Gina’s blog!
Have a PRETTY day!
Kristin
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Love that we are part of your routine.
Pretty day to you too!
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Twitter: louiseducote
says:
Yeah, now that I’ve gained ten pounds on Nutella cupcakes, this will be just the thing. . .
Louise Ducote recently posted..The Case of the Purple Ball
I should have scheduled a fitness blogger!
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Happy SITS Day!
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Twitter: theemptynestmom
says:
Happy SITS day Gina! Five teenagers? Married to a firefighter? Addiction? Recovery? You could write a novel – and we’d all be enthralled. Heading your way now and looking forward to reading more. Happy Weekend everyone!
Barbara Beyer-Albright recently posted..Typewriter Renaissance
Twitter: lemondroppie
says:
Wow! Sounds like Gina has an amazing story! I love your logo, Gina!
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Twitter: BlondeDuck
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Happy Friday everyone!
Blond Duck recently posted..Mission Fluffy White Rolls– Accomplished!
I love Gina
So glad she gets to have her day in the spotlight!
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Twitter: secretsofamom
says:
Hi Gina! Looking forward to destressing with you…lord knows I need it! Happy SITS day girlfriend!
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Twitter: TheMommyMess
says:
Happy SITS Day! I’m heading over to check out your blog!
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What a great blog to end the week with.
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Twitter: LeahMarieV
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You go girl!! Happy SITS day!
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Twitter: elizabeth_agd
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Well, if you have a box of wine …
Happy SITS day.
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Twitter: raisinghumans
says:
Happy sits day!
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Twitter: decondemand
says:
Last day to check out the latest color tool I found before I post a new one.
Tick tock, ha! Happy Friday everyone.
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Twitter: disneykatrina
says:
Happy Friday – off to read about what sounds like an amazing story!
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Gina it’s so wonderful to see you here!!! HAPPY SITS day my friend.
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Twitter: lifeasmodwife
says:
Ok I think I’m going to have a spend a few hours on her blog just to take in all these incredible stories! And that blog title, “Slappy in the Face.” Just pure awesome
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Twitter: SuburbanLifeJo
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Happy SITS day Gina!
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Twitter: momsandmunchkin
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Happy SITS Day!
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Twitter: mrandmsadams
says:
Wow, I just read your story and I want to say you are a very brave person. I wish you the best in your fight to get people to understand more about Paxil. What an inspiration.
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Twitter: kimulmanis
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Happy SITS day! Bring on the wine!
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Twitter: WhisperAmber
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Happy Friday!
Today is my son’s birthday. He’s ten. Ack.
Off to read the blog!
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Twitter: sundayspill
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Out of all the ways you described yourself, my eyes popped when I read the raising five teenagers part. In about ten years or so, I’ll have four of my own! Your blog material sounds so different from what’s on my current reading list. And different is definitely good. Happy SITS day to you!
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Great headshot!
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Twitter: Sheri_silver
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Seriously SITS? I don’t have time for another must-read blog! I love her! She’s funny, smart, honest and so, so real. Great choice; thank you (I think!!)
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I know- it’s too much. Wait til you see what’s coming up in March…. we’ve got some amazing ladies scheduled!
TiffanyRom recently posted..Slappy in the Face
Wow, what a journey. I have one teenager & that’s enough for me….she got me at “I have a box f wine”,lol…..will be stopping by shortly.
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Twitter: AdvntrsinDinner
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I’ll have my glass ready if you’ve got the full box C: Thanks for being real.
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I love it when the FB is someone I already follow.
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Twitter: slappyintheface
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OH MY GOODNESS! OH MY GOODNESS! The response is just too much! Thank you all so much for your kind words and for reading. I will be checking back in all day. Cheers!
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Twitter: cookinstilettos
says:
Heading over there now
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Congrats on your SITS day!
Tracy
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Twitter: slappyintheface
says:
Who’s going to Bloggy Boot Camp in Vegas? I am seriously considering it!
Gina aka Slappy recently posted..A Good Wife
Happy sits day! I just read on of your post and I can tell I am going to like your blog. I love open and honest bloggers.
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Can’t wait to head over and check it out! Happy SITS Day!
Lisa recently posted..In Like a Lion
That’s a lot to go through, but at least there’s wine! heh Off to the blog!
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Where is your mission field? It might be just out your front door!
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Twitter: brittanestewart
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So in love with the name of this blog. I would read just for that.. not to mention how amazing it seems already.
So nice to read such honest posts, I’m looking forward to reading more.
Brittany Stewart recently posted..The Truth About Shopping with Kids
“Box of wine” — I’m there!
Aging Gal recently posted..Everyday or “Dress” Sweats?
Oh, as someone who takes antidepressants, I definitely want to hear what she has to say, plus it sounds like we have a lot in common! Happy SITS day!
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Twitter: TinaLaneBlogs
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Hey, I love an honest blogger. Off to meet Gina.
Are you watching Oprah’s new series this Sunday?
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Twitter: neveradulldate
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Wow, what an inspirational story. You are an incredibly brave woman. I wish you all the best.
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