Author: Ciana

6.11.25 I’m not going to apologize for being angry yesterday. I’m allowed to feel what I feel. I don’t owe anyone an amends for simply having an emotion—especially when I stayed sober, acknowledged my anger for what it was, and didn’t lash out. That’s progress. That’s emotional sobriety in action. Today was a good day. Read more

6.10.25 Tonight was Big Book study at the women’s meeting — second Tuesday of the month. We started Chapter 9: The Family Afterward. I wasn’t prepared for how hard this one would hit. As we read, I was overwhelmed with anger and sadness, enough to make me want to leave. But I stayed. I knew Read more

6.9.25 My Higher Power has a way of balancing things out for me—especially when I slow down and really pay attention to what’s right in front of me. I’m beginning Step Six, and it’s already turning out to be more eye-opening than I expected. When I’m completely honest with myself, recognizing and listing my character Read more

6.8.25 I’ve been reflecting a lot today on the past seven months. The person who walked into rehab was completely broken—lost, afraid, overwhelmed by pain and sorrow, drowning in self-loathing and self-pity. Now, I only catch rare glimpses of that person. Mostly, what I see is growth. Mental, emotional, and spiritual growth toward the person Read more