Author: Ciana

  • Willingness and Friendship

    Willingness and Friendship

    6.24.25 Just like that, I put in the work and finished steps six and seven with my sponsor. Progress feels good. I’m so grateful to have such an amazing sponsor—someone who’s not only helped guide me but has also become a true friend. I was skeptical at first about getting a sponsor. I’ve always had Read more

  • The Illusion of Safe Spaces

    The Illusion of Safe Spaces

    6.23.25 Tonight, I was scrolling through the book of faces and came across a post in the alumni group that bothered me. An alumi was reminding others to be kind and not judge—apparently in response to a private message one of her friends received after posting event pictures. The message was allegedly cruel and accusatory. Read more

  • The Unsinkable Spirit (and Raft… Kinda)

    The Unsinkable Spirit (and Raft… Kinda)

    6.22.25 It was nice to get outside and enjoy the weird weather yesterday. I fully embraced my role as team cheerleader—that was the extent of my involvement in the raft building. I did my part for my alumni service position by helping set up and clean up the event, but when it came to actually Read more

  • Noah’s non-Ark

    Noah’s non-Ark

    6.21.25 I was woken up at 5 a.m. this morning by a tiny little paw playfully smacking me in the nose. Poppy doesn’t understand personal space or the concept of keeping her paws to herself. She’s lucky she’s cute. Last night was a huge alumni meeting—probably the largest I’ve attended since my days as a Read more