Category: Journal

8.17.25 This morning, I had the privilege of chairing the women’s meeting. I’ll admit, I still get nervous before stepping into that role, but those nerves fade quickly once I’m surrounded by friends who are there for the very same reason as me. In that room, we share our experience, strength, and hope. No one Read more

8.16.25 I’ve always respected the principle of anonymity in AA, and I would never betray another alcoholic’s anonymity. The fellowship teaches us in Tradition Eleven that “our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.” Tradition Twelve reminds us Read more

8.15.25 Grief has been a hot topic lately. Like many of my friends in recovery, I’m realizing there are people and events in my life that I never truly grieved. Back then, alcohol was my quick fix—it numbed the grief and kept me from facing the wave of emotions that came with it. But sobriety Read more

8.14.25 I woke up before the alarm today, bright-eyed and just…awake. No dragging myself out of bed. Just up. Turned on the coffee pot, went straight into my morning routine. The readings were good, Twenty-Four Hours a Day made me smile. I’m not bothered anymore by the fact that I’m different—physically, mentally—from a lot of Read more