On Shame in Addiction

When I finally got sober, I expected things to get infinitely better. And they did. Things are better. I'm happier, I'm healthier, I'm more expectant of good things. But I didn't expect to still feel so much shame. The best thing I ever did for myself was get sober. Drinking was ruining my life and [...]

On Banning Booze.

I'm insanely scared to share this with everyone. On this platform specifically. And I know some people will be uncomfortable with it or won't understand it or whatever. BUT. I'm not editing anything out, because this is the reality that people live for YEARS. Sometimes their whole lives. Thank God I'm pulling myself out now. [...]