Collect New Memories This Holiday Season In Your Sobriety Journey
I don’t know what it is, but there’s something about making s’mores while watching Hallmark Christmas movies. What I do know is that I will probably never get tired of it because each year, it gets more exciting. It’s become a tradition for me. If you’ve been around here, you know I had to grow […]
5 Signs That Your BIG Manifestations Are Coming
Manifesting can be both so fun and frustrating. It’s such an amazing feeling when you feel the Universe is conspiring with you- it puts that extra pep in your step. But, when you don’t see the results of your hard work paying off, well, it leaves you questioning your worth and triggers the unhealed wounds. […]
Making Lemonade From Life’s Lemons In Sobriety
We know the saying- when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But it’s not about making the lemonade; it’s how you’re making the lemonade. Are you squeezing the lemons and hoping for the best? Maybe you’re doing it begrudgingly because you’ve been knocked down so many times that you don’t have too much fight left […]
Why I Didn’t Go To AA When I Got Sober
The first time I got sober, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I was so young and didn’t know anything about life, let alone how to articulate the emotions I was feeling. What I did know was that I felt shame above all else. Shame for people knowing about my struggles with […]
Being Sober IS Your Destination
How many times did you break down in tears, praying to the Universe/God to help get you sober? I know I did. Countless times. There’s something about those moments- when you feel so ashamed and powerless, but you’re also so desperate for something more. You know you’re meant for more. You can feel it on […]
What It Was Like Growing Up With A Narcissistic Mother
As a kid, I obsessively watched Mommy Dearest because it would bring me so much comfort and solace knowing I wasn’t alone, especially since I didn’t have anyone to lean on for support. This isn’t something I can write about in just one post. There are too many words that there aren’t enough words. The […]
Becoming a Better Person in Sobriety
Years ago, I read a Maya Angelou quote that stuck with me: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” I often remember the conversations I’ve had, but it isn’t the words that have stayed with me. It’s […]