Mastodawn

when I pass Liquor Stores or Liquor Isles, my mind immediately thinks of wine, Cabernet specifically, then turns to scotch, then I remember that, although these things have been the source of much joy, they have also been the source of much suffering and despair

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coleen Mar 8

was in a public restroom and the experience reminded me of how I would go in to snort cocain or do a one hit of weed - the echos, the timing of flushing the toilet in order to cover the sounds, looking for an exhaust fan - these things will haunt me for life

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coleen Mar 4

ya know, I smoked weed heavily from 1988 through about this time last year - I'm now at the point where getting high seems very unpleasant - even the smell has become quite off-putting to me

14 yo Coleen, hell 45 yo Coleen, would never have believe this

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coleen Feb 27

part of my journey to sobriety has been realizing that not every battle is mine to fight, and sometimes it's best to just keep my fuckin mouth shut!

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coleen Feb 26

ya know, I've done a lot of stupid shit in my life, but now that I am sober, I find this is much rarely the case

since middle school in the 80s, this is the longest I have gone without being fucked up all the time

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coleen Feb 19

well y'all, today marks 2 years sober for me from alcohol, but my journey to sobriety is as complicated as I am

here's a rundown