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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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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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Here comes the sun…
If I’ve learned anything during my life of drinking it surely is that one day it will all change. The ups and downs and the consequences I’m willing to pay to pick up that drink. It’s not always a direct result of my drinking, but somewhere intertwined in the picture there sits a drink. Usually Read more
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Above the clouds…
Where have I been? That’s a good question. Being a Chef is a very consuming job. It just takes over my whole being. My life in food has been a constant battle of time. How do I work while not letting the job suck the rest of my life out of me? I love what Read more
Sober Cycling Project 