Author: Ciana

5.10.25 For too many years, whenever I was dealing with an emotional tug of war, my go-to was drinking alcohol. No matter the magnitude or insignificance of the matter, I was sure alcohol was the answer. I searched fearlessly for the answer at the bottom of a glass. I’m grateful that my first instinct is… Read more

5.9.25 Last night, I was listening to my book on the way to my birthday dinner at my sponsor’s house when the words hit me like a life brick to the face. I am obsessed with the need to feel loved and secure. It’s not that I want to please people, but I want people… Read more

5.8.25 How did I do it? H.O.W. Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness is how I did it. Why? I did it because I had reached the point of no return. I was completely powerless over alcohol and my life was an unmanageable shitshow. Katy Perry had nothing on me. I have learned a lot about myself… Read more

5.6.25 This new self-understanding brought about a change in my responses to life’s situations. I realized I had the right to make choices in my life, and the inner dictatorship of habits slowly lost its grip. Read that again! I read it three times when I woke up this morning. This statement is so powerful… Read more