Category: Journal
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Nervous, Hopeful, Ready
7.13.25 Should I have gone to a meeting today? Probably. Yes. The answer is always yes to that question. But today was full, and I can see that I still did things that support my recovery. It was a busy day—dropping the sheps off at the doggy spa, then coming home to deep-clean the house Read more
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Earning My Own Forgiveness
7.12.25 I’ve been thinking about what AA teaches about forgiving yourself. It struck me that in the program, self-forgiveness isn’t really something I can just declare or force. It’s something that happens when I take action to live differently. When I did my Fourth Step, writing out my inventory, it was the first time I Read more
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No Burning Bush Required
7.11.25 I’ve come to realize I’m not waiting around for some big, spiritual moment to blow my mind. I’m not expecting a burning bush or some kind of holy thunderbolt. And honestly, I don’t need one. What I appreciate are the small miracles that come from being willing to connect with my Higher Power each Read more
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Learning to Loosen My Grip
7.10.25 Today felt lighter. After a stretch of feeling hyper emotional and tightly wound, it was a relief to notice my mood shift to something more relaxed and openhearted. It reminded me that even when stress piles up, there’s still space to breathe and recalibrate. I’ve realized lately how much energy I spend trying to Read more