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Watching movies sober and actually following the plot. No more "wait, who is that guy again?" halfway through.

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 ...

Energy sustained.

Former cig money bought latest Samsung. Clear photos, no smoke damage.

I didn’t expect detox to mess with my sleep this much. I saved money this week and it shocked me honestly. I ate snacks like I was refueling for a marathon 😂 Relapse isn’t the end — it’s feedback. I’m...

I used to swear my Golden Retriever was looking at me with deep, existential disappointment every time I lit up. I thought he knew the secrets of the universe and was keeping them from me. Now that I'...

Climbed 5 flights of stairs without sounding like a dying tractor. Lungs threw a party.

I caught myself romanticizing drinking like it was a personality trait. I had a craving today that hit out of nowhere. Any tips for handling triggers without spiraling?

For years, I believed that three shots of tequila transformed me into a mix of Michael Jackson and a rhythmic gymnast. Last night at my cousin’s wedding, stone-cold sober, I watched a video of myself ...

Nairobi-Mombasa smooth and alert.

Laughing feels full-body again. Joy is authentic.

Clothes loose now.

I’m trying to replace the habit with something healthier (even if it’s imperfect). I almost slipped, but I paused and remembered why I started. Thanks for being a safe place to be honest.

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...

When I was on the pills, Saturday and Sunday were just a blur of naps and "zoning out." I’d blink and it would be Monday morning. This weekend, I went for a walk, read half a book, cleaned the kitchen...