Category: Journal

7.17.25 Ladies Night has a new meaning now that I’m sober. I still look forward to it just like I used to—but now, I don’t wake up the next morning with regret, anxiety, or a hangover. It’s not about dressing up to numb out or pretending everything’s okay. It’s about connection. Laughter. Truth-telling. Sharing space Read more

7.16.25 I tried to convince myself I didn’t need counseling anymore. I told myself that AA meetings, a solid relationship with my sponsor, step work, and fellowship with others in recovery would be enough. And while those things are incredibly important—and have kept me grounded in so many ways—they’re not the whole picture for me. Read more

7.15.25 What a busy week already—and it’s only Tuesday! I don’t know what put the skip in my step, but today was a great day. Before the women’s meeting, I got to meet with my sponsor to finish my 10th and 11th Steps. We still have some reading left to do in the Big Book, Read more

7.14.25 The topic in the meeting tonight was boredom and what to do when you’re bored to maintain your sobriety. I thought back over the last eight months, and I realized that in the beginning, everything was about routine. Just developing and sticking to a routine felt like survival. That structure was crucial to keeping Read more