Author: Ciana

6.12.25 Every morning I wake up feeling grateful for my sobriety and the chance to keep making living amends. It’s something I try to do every day — showing up, being present, doing the right thing even in the small ways. I’ve always loved small acts of kindness more than big, flashy stuff. Whether I’m Read more

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