Author: Ciana

  • Book Club

    Book Club

    3.10.25 Last week I was invited to join a book club with a group of women in recovery. I only know a few of them, so it will be a great opportunity to get to know more women in recovery. Lucky for me, they only meet once a month on a night I don’t have… Read more

  • Who Came Up With Daylight Savings?

    Who Came Up With Daylight Savings?

    3.9.25 I’m excited for longer days, but I woke up so confused this morning. Was it supposed to be dark still at this time? What time is the sun going to set now? Do I feed the animals at the old time or the new time? So many questions! I didn’t feel settled until I… Read more

  • 4 Months Strong

    4 Months Strong

    3.8.25 Today marks 4 months sober! 4 months physically, mentally, and spiritually healthier and stronger than I was 4 months, 1 day ago when I was admitted to rehab. I hate remembering who I was because it opens a floodgate of emotions. The list could go on for pages: sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, remorse, guilt, self-pity.… Read more

  • Happiness

    Happiness

    3.7.25 Happiness is a positive emotion and state of mind I’m getting to know. I used to expect to feel happiness because I was entitled to it and deserved it without lifting a finger. What a fucking idiot. I’m learning that my happiness is dependent on my choices and actions. When I choose to focus… Read more