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Leon Heredia worked in numerous Sacramento restaurant kitchens He ballooned up to 295 pounds because of his bad diet and drug and alcohol abuse When he lost weight, Heredia attracted attention … read more

- I remember the days of being stuck; alcoholism, addiction, debt, broken relationships, guilt, shame, resentment. It was as if I were in a deep hole. So deep that I couldn't see the top. With each da … read more

Before alcohol ever had me in its grips, and long before I would ever seek validation from a man, I knew what it felt like to be powerless. I think many of us eventually turn to alcohol to relieve … read more

Nothing quite compares to the sting of a childhood wound. When my reaction doesn’t match the density of a circumstance, I’m reminded that you’re still there. When I’ve realized I’ve completed yet a … read more

Thanks to this self-imposed challenge, I’ve experienced a rather mellow holiday season. I didn’t go overboard with spending, I didn’t even purchase any knick-knacks at the German Christmas Markets … read more