recovery

  • Finding My Sober Identity

    Dear Mom, Today I am starting my letter to you with a story. Stop me if you’ve heard it before. Once upon a time, there was a teenager who had a bit of a drinking problem. On the eve of… Continue reading

    Finding My Sober Identity
  • Self-Sabotage, Imposter Syndrome, and Substance Abuse

    Dear Mom, For much of my life, I have been truly successful at being mediocre without taking full responsibility. If you could respond right now, you’d probably say I’m not mediocre. I’m wonderful. But really, I could have been much… Continue reading

    Self-Sabotage, Imposter Syndrome, and Substance Abuse