Drinking After Sobriety

After ruminating on the decision I knew that I didn't want to drink to alter my state, escape, numb out, or run. I wanted to be able to drink occasionally, end of story. It was the lack of excitement about it that was promising to me. I wasn't itching for a swig. I knew that if I tried it again and it didn't go well, that I could always go back to sobriety. That method would always be there for me as a tool.

EmbraceRiver EastwoodMarch 12, 2017sobriety, Anxiety, Depression, trans, drinking, alcohol, recovery, journey, story, struggle, strength, change, Self Work, self care, awakening, discovery, mental health, honesty, Personal Story, journal, experienceComment

Depression's Deeper Purpose

I needed to go through that darkness to come to a true sense of understanding...

Embrace, EndowedRiver EastwoodFebruary 3, 2017Depression, Anxiety, Self Work, Journey, Embrace, Personal Story, LGBT, Trans, transgender, FTM, mental health, therapy, recovery, alcohol, health, emotional health, fear, doubt, struggle, gender, dysphoriaComment

Struggle with Over Consumption

Any act of consumption can quickly turn into a way to shove down feelings, anxieties, and fears. Whether it's a case of beer or a case of donuts, items that we consume can quickly turn into sources of go-to gratification.

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