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I’m going to talk about something really personal today. It’s considered widely controversial and brings up feelings of personal shame. By some people’s standards, it may seem like I’m being over … 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

When I gave up alcohol, one of my greatest concerns was that I would no longer have fun. Even armed with the awareness that alcohol was my primary source of entertainment, I feared that sobriety w … 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

As someone in recovery I am grateful for my life today. But I have my days where I just want to throw a pity party. In treatment the go to response from peers and therapists alike was to help … read more