Author: Ciana

8.20.25 Chevy girl has been weighing on my heart. Since Tyson passed unexpectedly at the end of April, she hasn’t been the same. Her health is slowly slipping, and her spirit feels dimmer. She’s grieving, and watching it unfold has stirred up old memories for me. I think of my grandparents. Both of my grandfathers Read more

8.19.25 Some days I feel like I’m barely holding it together. Today was one of those days. My patience was stretched so thin I could feel it snapping inside me. My chest got tight, my jaw locked, and I could feel the heat rising in my face. That old part of me—the part that wants Read more

8.17.25 This morning, I had the privilege of chairing the women’s meeting. I’ll admit, I still get nervous before stepping into that role, but those nerves fade quickly once I’m surrounded by friends who are there for the very same reason as me. In that room, we share our experience, strength, and hope. No one Read more

8.16.25 I’ve always respected the principle of anonymity in AA, and I would never betray another alcoholic’s anonymity. The fellowship teaches us in Tradition Eleven that “our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.” Tradition Twelve reminds us Read more