Author: Ciana

  • Committee Secretary – 2026 Roundup

    Committee Secretary – 2026 Roundup

    09.23.25 I almost skipped the Gem State Roundup 2026 Committee Planning meeting tonight. I was tired, but I went anyway, and I’m glad I did. Sitting in the meeting, I was reminded how much I wanted to be part of this convention in some capacity. I wasn’t sure what role would make sense until the Read more

  • Powerless and Broken

    Powerless and Broken

    09.22.25 The question “What changed?” has been nagging me lately. I had to take Step One before I even knew what AA was. I thought it was a religious cult. For so long, I was angry that I couldn’t control my drinking. Angry that I couldn’t hang on to the feeling alcohol gave me — Read more

  • Another Sunday

    Another Sunday

    09.21.25 I needed some “me time” today. Yesterday was a long one, and after being out in public most of the day, I think my body and mind just needed to reset. I can only people for so long. This morning I sat with my coffee and picked up my bracelet supplies, before I knew Read more

  • Retail Therapy

    Retail Therapy

    09.20.25 After the week we’ve had, Kendall and I decided some retail therapy was in order. Nothing crazy—no online horse bidding—just a few new outfits, some errands, and an excuse to get out of the house and give our hearts and minds a break from the heaviness of grief. It ended up being more than Read more