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Started dreaming vividly again. Brain is making up for lost time.

Day 11: I’m irritated by air. Literally air. I saved money this week and it shocked me honestly. I ate snacks like I was refueling for a marathon 😂 If you’re reading this on day 1, please know day 1 m...

I’m learning the difference between treating pain and escaping feelings. I saved money this week and it shocked me honestly. I stared at my trigger like it owed me money, then walked away. One day at ...

Day 13: I’m irritated by air. Literally air. I relapsed recently and I’m trying not to disappear in shame. I’m posting here instead of isolating. That’s my win today.

Don't count pills obsessively anymore. Freedom from numbers.

Chased moving matatu, jumped in smoothly, no coughing fit. Conductor impressed: "Wewe uko fit!"

I deleted that "one app" that was eating my life. I realized I was spending 4 hours a day watching strangers argue about things that don't exist. In that extra time, I’ve learned how to cook a decent ...

Candles actually noticeable. Guests compliment.

High me: 5-minute rambling voice notes. Sober me: clear, concise. Friends relieved: "Finally!"

Friends impressed.

I didn’t think dependency could happen to me until it did. I saved money this week and it shocked me honestly. I stared at my trigger like it owed me money, then walked away. One day at a time. Today ...

Used cigarette money to buy new kicks. Feet happy, wallet happy, lungs happiest.

Bit into ripe mango — explosion of sweetness I forgot existed. Almost proposed to the fruit.

Used to "study" high — read one page, watch YouTube for 3 hours. Sober study sessions: focused, notes, passed with distinction. Lecturer: "Big improvement!" Yes, from F to A.

Cleaned my room sober. Actually moved the bed. I found a fossilized slice of pizza, three lighters, and the missing left sock to my favorite pair. When I was smoking, "cleaning" just meant moving the ...