Author: Ciana

08.28.25 Dinner tonight filled my black heart. Sitting with these women who feel like family reminded me how time can both stand still and race ahead — we can go months without seeing each other, but when we come back together, it feels like home. At the end of the night, one of them shared… Read more

08.27.25 Last night I went to my first committee meeting for my new service position, and I’m really excited to be part of planning such a great event for next year. Service work continues to feel like such an important part of my sobriety—it gives me purpose and connection. Today was insanely busy at work… Read more

08.26.25 Yesterday’s Daily Reflections reading talks about the difference between bondage and bonding. When I was drinking, I thought alcohol would help me connect with people, but more often than not it left me stuck in isolation. In recovery, I’ve been given something I never found in a drink—real bonds with people who understand, support,… Read more

08.25.25 13 years ago today, my ex-husband, Andrew, lost his battle with opioid addiction and took his own life. For years, I buried my grief in alcohol, unable—or unwilling—to face the pain. Through working the Twelve Steps and with the guidance of my therapist, I’ve finally begun to confront and process that grief instead of… Read more