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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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Writing a new life story…
The time has come in my life to leave the past behind, to be the person I truly am, to live a healthy alcohol-free life. I have learned through out my life that beating myself up over past mistakes does me no good. It only drags me down even more. I’ve always knew my drinking Read more
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A Chef’s life…
This was a Chef’s life. A cook that brought all people together from all parts of the world. A guy that could relate to the everyday Chef, he was NOT a Food Network celebrity Chef. He lived the long hours on his feet, the low pay, the no benefits, and mental fatigue of the kitchen. Read more
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A river in the Adirondacks…
Something about the mountains that bring out the best in me. It can be the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Catskills of New York or my favorite the Adirondack Mountains of New York. My whole sense of being is up lifted in the mountains. In addition to the mountains Read more