Category: Journal

7.29.25 I wanted to share tonight about the topic of being more specific in our gratitude—really taking the time to name why we’re grateful for someone or something, and noticing the little things we often missed when we were drinking. It’s easy to rattle off the big stuff: health, family, a roof over my head. Read more

7.28.25 I found myself stuck again in that lonely place called self-pity—cranky, restless, and full of anxiety most of the day. By 7 o’clock, my mind was racing at 100 miles an hour, and I couldn’t get out of my own head. I knew if I didn’t leave early for the 8 o’clock meeting, I Read more

7.27.25 I got to start the day and week opening up the meeting room and making coffee while a friend is on vacation this week. I knew who the monthly speaker was going to be this morning and was excited to hear her story. As soon as women started arriving, I quickly put the puzzle Read more

7.26.25 Today I went to get my sleeve worked on. My tattoo artist is in recovery too—I call him an OG. His story is moving, and I’ve got a ton of respect for him. I walked in expecting some pain and some beautiful art, but I walked out with more than I paid for. He Read more