Category: Journal

1.25.25 At Friday night’s alumni meeting, there was another sign. The topic was “How to Have Sober Fun,” and we reflected on our state of mind when checking in to rehab. Most of us had long forgotten how to have fun, let alone how to have fun and stay sober at the same time. Sadly, Read more

1.24.25 Lots of people talk about the gift of desperation in addiction but I didn’t understand how desperation could be considered a gift. Having a daily phone call with my sponsor this first week has been great. We don’t talk for long, just check in and wish each other a good day. She answers any Read more

1.23.25 When I hear anyone talk about spirit animals or guardian animals, my first thought is ‘make believe’. Last week Lady J asked me if a situation I described made me angry. Without thinking I responded that I don’t get angry. She wanted to dig deeper into this because she likes to get inside my Read more

1.22.25 Grant US the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things WE can, and the wisdom to know the difference. The Serenity Prayer feels even more powerful in the WE version. The fellowship in my program is what keeps me coming back. I was powerless over alcohol and Read more