Author: Ciana

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

8.15.25 Grief has been a hot topic lately. Like many of my friends in recovery, I’m realizing there are people and events in my life that I never truly grieved. Back then, alcohol was my quick fix—it numbed the grief and kept me from facing the wave of emotions that came with it. But sobriety… Read more