Author: Ciana
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Proud Mama
2.16.25 My Daughter called while I was running errands and wanted to come over to hang out with me. She had a rough week and needed someone to talk to. As a mom, I want to take all of her pain away. I wish I could make it mine, but that is not how life Read more
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Flea Market Fun
2.15.25 On the way to the Flea Market this morning we talked about how pleasantly different it was to be awake and productive early-ish on a weekend with plans. During active addiction, I might have made plans with the best intentions to go. This morning, I wouldn’t have had the energy to get out of Read more
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Judge Me For Today
2.14.25 Self-love is a hot topic on this lovely Valentine’s Day. I think everyone struggles with self-love at times regardless of whether or not they suffer from addiction. Addiction adds an extra layer to the level of self-loathing in the mix. Sometimes it’s just fucking hard to look in a mirror and love the person Read more
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Smiles Are Free
2.13.25 I like making people smile. It makes me smile too and genuinely happy. I handed out Valentine’s Day cards and suckers at work today. I know it’s a day early but wasn’t sure who would be able to make it in tomorrow with all the snow we got today and are supposed to be Read more