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I’m Still Here

June 27, 2023 |

It’s been a few years, eh? 2020 was a doozy for everyone, and I was no exception. I’m here, I’m alive, I’m ok. Unfortunately, I don’t have the same sobriety date anymore, and I’m not sure how to address that in the “right” way except just as honestly as I can. Recovery is hard. I’ve…

Sober mom, writer, and website designer
My sobriety date is May 6, 2015, and I write to share my experience, strength, and hope in recovery. It's been a wild ride. Writing is an integral part of my recovery, and this is not a "how to" website. This is more like a window into what recovery looks and feels like for somebody like me. We can and do recover.

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