Category: Journal

Weekends are more difficult for me than weekdays because I have a lot more time on my hands. I stay busy with friends and meetings to fill the time and try to stay out of my head. It’s not easy and if I’m going to have a shitty day, it’s probably going to be on… Read more

1.19.25 Friday night rehab alumni meetings are my favorite. The people in the meetings and the staff there have seen me at my absolute worst and still loved me. Going back every Friday is a great reminder that I never want to be that helpless and hopeless again and who helped me climb my way… Read more

1.18.25 I fell asleep in my recliner last night searching for words to express the rambling thoughts going through my mind about this topic. I recently heard an individual share their perspective on choices. They were noticeably irritated and aggressive while speaking. I’m very uncomfortable when people display these behaviors and debated leaving the room.… Read more

1.17.25 “Imagine being bitten by a snake, and instead of focusing on healing from the poison, you chase the snake to understand why it bit you and to prove that you didn’t deserve it.” Whether I am sober or in active addiction life will go on. Good and bad things will continue to happen and… Read more