Category: Journal

8.5.25 It’s only August 5th, and I’m already praying for the month to be over. Life feels heavy—there’s so much on my mind, and a quiet, lingering grief that seems to follow me everywhere. I’ve been talking to my higher power a lot, trying to understand what I’m supposed to be learning from all of Read more

8.4.25 Today was a full day — I went into the office and got to see my coworkers, and then went to a meeting tonight and spent time with friends in recovery. After the meeting, I visited for a bit, and that made me happy too. It felt good to be around people, to feel Read more

8.3.25 I don’t have much to say today—for once. But something someone shared at the meeting gave me goosebumps. It was a twist on the 12 Promises from the Big Book. Instead of what we gain in sobriety, these were the “12 Promises of Drinking.” Are these extravagant promises? We think not! They are being Read more

8.2.25 My daughter is out of town, so I had some quiet time and got to spend part of my day with Chevy. I like to call it “horse therapy.” There’s something incredibly grounding about being outside with the horses—their calm presence, the open space, the stillness. It gives me room to breathe, to think, Read more