Silence, Stigma, and Sobriety

A candid reflection on substance use, stigma, sobriety, and the quiet losses that come with recovery—and why silence can hurt more than judgment.

Inevitable Endings

“What would have happened if he hadn’t killed himself that day?” A question I’ve been asked, and one that stirs regret—but in the end, I believe the outcome was inevitable. This post explores grief, unhealthy relationships, and the truth that sometimes, nothing could have changed the ending.

On a good day…

Been talking to myself forever, yeah And how I wish I knew me better, yeah Still sitting on a shelf and never Never seen the sunshine brighter And it feels like me On a good day   Oceanlab featuring Above and Beyond   A song about self-realization and, to me, a song about daily struggles. …

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As a skunk…

Or lady, you are 5 times the legal limit. Yes, you heard correctly blood alcohol of nearly .5. According to health class, that should kill you. It is, however, not uncommon for people with severe alcoholism to reach that number or higher and be coherent while they’re speaking to you. This is what happened tonight. …

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