Author: Ciana

12.10.24 When you stop using alcohol to suppress and bury emotions, they have a way of bubbling to the surface all at once. It’s a lot to handle and today I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my past as a whole and what it means to me. I know that soon a time… Read more

12.9.24 Our progressive assignment in rehab was to use the skills and tools throughout the four weeks of one-on-one counseling, group counseling, classes, psychiatric appointments, and meetings to create a Recovery Plan to help us once we left rehab. It was encouraged to have a family meeting at the end of rehab with family and/or… Read more

12.8.24 While I was in rehab I chose not to speak with family and friends, excluding my daughter and best friend, so that I could focus on myself and recovery. Today I’m home and struggling to call them even though I know that I need to. I got calls and texts in rehab that I… Read more

12.7.24 My Recovery, MINE! 30 days ago I was a shit show. Drunk, ugly crying, and being driven to rehab. I thought my life was over. I was ashamed, guilty, a fucking loser that felt empty and raw on the inside because alcohol was both my best friend and worst enemy. The toxic relationship was… Read more