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I never imagined hitting this milestone. It feels strange to say out loud. 500 DAYS alcohol free. I remember when I was first trying to...

I remember waking up many mornings completely hungover, feeling like shit and googling "how to know if you're an alcoholic". I thought if...

I remember the day specifically. It was a bright, warm summer day. I was in the middle of a run, and passed by an old restaurant I used...

As someone who has dealt with depression for almost a decade now I know just how debilitating it can be. On some days it can be hard to...

Everyone has a different story of how they started drinking. Mine didn't begin until I was about 20-21. I never had alcohol in the house....

I remember the evening quite clearly. I was around 5 or 6 years old, and I nervously approached the stairs of the stage and knelt down. I...

Yesterday I hit one year sober after over 10 years of drinking. Everyone's story of drinking is different. I actually didn't start out as...

Y'all! I'm 32. I know that I am not old by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, I feel great. The only thing I'd have to say is that...

Hi! Welcome to my corner of the internet. You are SO welcome here. While you're here, it's my hope that you feel like you're sitting down...

Back when I was 25 years old I received my first diagnosis regarding my mental health. I admitted myself to the hospital for a panic...

Dear Christina, I know you feel sick today. You're bloated, and your stomach hurts. You also have feelings of shame and regret. You did...

For the past two years there wasn't a day that went by that I didn't think about alcohol. I'd make plans around alcohol. It had become...

Trigger Warning: This post talks openly about suicidal ideation and death. Also, I swear, so if that's not your thing, I'd suggest you...

Years ago, I remember thinking that I may never get married-then I met you. It's hard to believe we've been together for 6 years now. We...