Author: Ciana

8.11.25 The argument between fear and pride eased as the words of the Step moved from my head to my heart. For the first time in years, I opened my box of paints and poured out an honest rage—an explosion of reds, blacks, and yellows. Looking at the drawing, tears of joy and relief streamed Read more

8.10.25 I needed a day at home to ground myself—to rest, recharge, and breathe. No meetings. No phone calls to catch up with family, except Kendall. Just quiet. I felt only a tiny twinge of guilt for keeping the world at arm’s length, but it faded quickly. I even braved the weed eater, which turned Read more

8.9.25 Wow! What an amazing group of speakers at the Gem State Round Up today. The panels featured members from local home groups in the Treasure Valley, and the guest speaker flew in all the way from Atlanta, GA. The theme for the event was “Awakenings,” and I needed those messages of spirituality and hope Read more

8.8.25 Tonight was my nine-month sobriety birthday, and I spent it exactly where I was meant to — at the alumni meeting. Total coincidence it fell on this night, but it felt right. I sat in that room and listened to a friend provide the perfect topic of similarities and differences between all of us. Read more