Navigating Recovery
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The Ups and Downs of Recovery: Learning to Live Bold, Stay Sober, Ride Free…
Recovery has taught me one thing above all else: there will be ups and there will be downs—and neither defines me on its own. In the beginning, I thought staying sober meant life would finally smooth out. Fewer problems. Less emotional weight. More control. What I didn’t understand was that sobriety doesn’t remove life’s challenges—it Read more
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Pedaling Forward: Choosing Sobriety Without Waiting for Life to Be Perfect…
For years, I told myself I’d get my life together when things settled down. When work eased up. When stress wasn’t so heavy. When I felt ready. I treated change like something that required perfect timing and flawless conditions—like a ride that could only begin on a sunny, windless day. But life isn’t designed around Read more
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The Seed: A Metaphor for My Recovery…
Planting What I Want to Grow Growth takes time—sometimes longer than we expect. But one truth is constant: if I don’t plant the seed, nothing will grow. And even when the seed is in the ground, it needs consistent care. Without watering, weeding, and feeding it, it won’t survive. Recovery as a Garden This seed Read more
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Out of the Fog… Navigating Early Sobriety…
The Roller Coaster of Early Sobriety When I first quit drinking, the early days felt like a constant battle. I remember one particular night when I almost caved. A friend invited me to a party, promising it would be “low-key.” But as soon as I walked in, I was surrounded by people with drinks in Read more
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