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Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022

Maybe it comes with age, but I’m in a place of peace and acceptance now. Anxiety and depression plague me from time to time and…

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Crossroads

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Posted on January 16, 2022February 10, 2022

Growth led to more understanding and that understanding showed me there is no shame in asking for help.

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Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

I suffered from a condition called “Terminal Uniqueness”. I was always focused on the differences between myself and others, now I look for similarities and often find many.

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Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021

I’ve been givin’ so many “Second Chances” that it almost seems ridiculous,. How could one escape death so many times without a greater power intervening?

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Grow or Die

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Posted on October 25, 2021October 27, 2021

When you’re convinced that something will never happen, think again!

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Dare to Dream

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Posted on October 14, 2021November 15, 2021

It’s the good, bad and ugly all wrapped up in one. It would say…”Hey! I went through a mountain range of shit and survived and you can too”.

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No Free Rides

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Posted on October 14, 2021November 15, 2021

This ain’t no free ride! This getting sober, and staying sober is not for sissy’s! I got off that free ride and got to work.

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Four Seconds

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Posted on September 6, 2021December 14, 2021

On this new journey, I’ve learned that there is nothing to fear but fear itself. You either have fear or faith — you can’t have both. I traded my fears for faith.

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