Category: Journal

  • Scared but Willing

    Scared but Willing

    08.31.25 I’ve been feeling this growing urge lately — the quiet nudge that it’s time to help someone else. I’ve been given so much in recovery, freely and without condition, and it feels like a natural next step to pass that along. This morning’s topic in the meeting was sponsorship, and I couldn’t help but Read more

  • Struggle Bus

    Struggle Bus

    08.30.25 I had such a nice, relaxing day today. I picked up my new phone, which means I’m officially locked out of work email until Tuesday when IT can help me. Damn. Guess I’ll just have to survive without it. I took a nap, watched a movie, and let myself rest without the hangover. By Read more

  • Magic Fucking Wand

    Magic Fucking Wand

    08.29.25 I needed a break today. Work and life have felt so heavy lately, so I took a long lunch and got a pedicure—the polish was just a bonus, I was there for the chance to sit in that massage chair for an hour. Letting the rollers dig into my back while my brain mercifully Read more

  • Certified Daddy Issues

    Certified Daddy Issues

    08.28.25 Dinner tonight filled my black heart. Sitting with these women who feel like family reminded me how time can both stand still and race ahead — we can go months without seeing each other, but when we come back together, it feels like home. At the end of the night, one of them shared Read more