Category: Journal

12.17.24 As a newcomer to AA, walking into a meeting solo is intimidating. Add to it walking into a women’s meeting with independent, wives, mothers, and grandmothers is REALLY intimidating. You can’t bullshit a bullshitter or pull a fast one on someone with eyes in the back of their head. I kept thinking about how… Read more

12.16.24 Hearing the word ‘counseling’ makes my eyes automatically roll. I’ve tried it before but never stuck with it for more than a few sessions. I always told myself it was because the counselor just wasn’t the right person when in reality, I wasn’t willing at the time to give it a chance. I was… Read more

12.15.24 I love going to speaker meetings. In rehab we had lots of program alumni and guest speakers who came to share their experiences with us. Some of the stories really resonated with me but even if they didn’t, I always take away at least a few tidbits to remember when I need them. Anyone… Read more

12.14.24 I’ve never been a fan of the holiday season. My love language is acts of kindness so I would much rather show my love throughout the year than overdo it during the holidays. The over commercialization tends to lead to depression and guilt because it’s never enough. Never enough presents, never enough time, the… Read more