Author: Ciana

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

7.24.25 My mind and body have been on the go nonstop the last couple of weeks, and today they made it clear—it was time to slow down. After work, I felt like I could’ve crawled into bed for the night right then and there. But I knew if I did, I’d be wide awake by Read more

7.23.25 One of the many things I love about AA is that everyone—or at least most everyone—understands just how hard it is to stay sober. Not just every day, but sometimes every damn minute. People are compassionate, sympathetic, and empathetic when someone relapses. Whether it’s been a day, a week, a month, a year, or Read more