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Cried at a sad movie for the first time in years. Emotions were on mute. Now they're in surround sound.

I realized my coping mechanism became my problem. I’m noticing emotions I used to numb, and it’s uncomfortable but real. My brain tried to convince me ‘just this once’ like a bad salesman. If you’ve b...

I looked at my old "stoner recipes" notebook today. I had written down "Bread dipped in orange juice" like it was a Michelin-star discovery. Being sober means I actually use my stove for things other ...

Eating amazing food without getting sleepy from drinks. I can actually finish my plate AND dessert. Revolutionary.

I realized my coping mechanism became my problem. I relapsed recently and I’m trying not to disappear in shame. I drank water like it was medicine and honestly… it kind of is. Thanks for being a safe ...

Actually hungry when it's meal time. Food tastes normal again.

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I reached for my pocket out of habit and felt betrayed by muscle memory. I’m noticing emotions I used to numb, and it’s uncomfortable but real. If you’re reading this on day 1, please know day 1 matte...

The lift in my apartment broke today. Usually, this would be a death sentence for my lungs. I hiked up 6 floors and didn't even need an oxygen tank at the top. I felt like Usain Bolt! I didn't even ha...

Haven't sent a single "I miss you at 2am" text in 3 months. My ex is probably confused why the random love declarations stopped. Freedom tastes better than regret.

Went to my old local spot to see friends. Ordered a Shirley Temple. The bartender kept looking at my waistline for a badge and whispering to the regulars. Apparently, "adults" don't order pink drinks ...

I used to wonder why my indoor plants kept dying. I think it was the second-hand smoke I was exhaling on them every morning. Two months nicotine-free and my lilies are thriving, and my partner finally...

I didn’t realize how much my weekends were planned around alcohol. I had a craving today that hit out of nowhere. Thanks for being a safe place to be honest.

I looked at my old "stoner recipes" notebook today. I had written down "Bread dipped in orange juice" like it was a Michelin-star discovery. Being sober means I actually use my stove for things other ...

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