This is a poem about addiction to alcohol. I felt chained whilst I was writing this many years ago. I’ve been sober for Over a 1 year. It remains a demon Though for attention, demanding I be aware Be conscious, Mapped the unmapped waters. My animal cortex, uncontrollable and controlling, A paradox, with my…
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Adventures in Password Land (and Other Unexpected Victories)
Today I discovered something important about myself: I am basically a part‑time IT technician now. Honestly, I should start charging myself an hourly rate. It all began this morning when I needed to get into my website. Simple, right? No. No it was not. First, I had to break into my own email like some…
AA and Sober
When I was in Poutama, I was being taken to AA meetings. Even getting down the slope at Poutama was a challenge — my vertigo made it almost impossible. Looking back, I should have been taken to the doctor, but at the time I just tried to push through. Despite those struggles, there’s something I’m…
Mandy’s Recovery Journey
Mandy’s Recovery Journey is a real, ongoing story of healing from addiction and mental health struggles to a life of empowerment, self-respect, and freedom from cravings. This space is for honesty, hope, and the reminder that recovery isn’t about being perfect – it’s about not giving up on yourself. Mandy is living proof that recovery…