Author: Ciana

7.28.25 I found myself stuck again in that lonely place called self-pity—cranky, restless, and full of anxiety most of the day. By 7 o’clock, my mind was racing at 100 miles an hour, and I couldn’t get out of my own head. I knew if I didn’t leave early for the 8 o’clock meeting, I Read more

7.27.25 I got to start the day and week opening up the meeting room and making coffee while a friend is on vacation this week. I knew who the monthly speaker was going to be this morning and was excited to hear her story. As soon as women started arriving, I quickly put the puzzle Read more

7.26.25 Today I went to get my sleeve worked on. My tattoo artist is in recovery too—I call him an OG. His story is moving, and I’ve got a ton of respect for him. I walked in expecting some pain and some beautiful art, but I walked out with more than I paid for. He Read more

7.25.25 We live in a society of instant gratification. It’s expected — even demanded. I see it more and more with each younger generation. Add in the disease of addiction, and you’ve got monsters. It’s like being surrounded by robot soldiers from the movies. Myself included. I did something for someone else. I finished a Read more