Living, Loving, & Laughing at Life in Recovery
"Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies." - Nelson Mandela How many hours, days, weeks, months, even years, yes years have I squandered away carrying resentments? I am embarrassed to even guess. Often in my … [Continue reading]
A friend of mine shared a meme which read, "Dear God, I want to take a minute not to ask for anything from you, but to simply say, Thank you for all I have." … [Continue reading]
Hi! My name is Clairey and I'm a grateful recovering alcoholic! Today I would like our topic to be gratitude. … [Continue reading]
One of the greatest gifts I've received in recovery is my awareness. I sat down this morning to write and everything I thought of was grouchy and negative. … [Continue reading]
Hi, my name is Clairey and I'm addicted to nicotine. I am powerless over cigarettes and my life has become unmanageable. I have come to believe that a power greater than myself can restore me to sanity and I've been turning my will and my life over … [Continue reading]
Feeling lots of feelings this month. Another friend of mine has passed away. We had been friends for twenty years. He was married to another friend of mine from my early years here in Jackson Hole and they have 2 beautiful young boys. I drove up to … [Continue reading]
'One day at a time' this week has yet again been slapped in my face. Since I've been in recovery this motto has baffled me, frustrated me, given me peace, and taught me many lessons. I consider myself not to be one stuck in the past but not … [Continue reading]
Hello all! I was given this amazing opportunity to write to my fellow alumni and I thought I'd start off by telling you a bit about myself. I'm an addict/alcoholic and my problem is Clairey! Ouch the truth hurts sometimes. Fortunately today I have a … [Continue reading]
Yesterday after my noon meeting I headed to therapy. I absolutely adore my therapist, by the way. I went through 3 different therapist after my longtime therapist left and I'm so glad I did because I love this lady! When we first started getting to … [Continue reading]
Yesterday was my first day pain-free and I felt like a human. Spiritually, mentally, physically, and even visually. This whole process of having a miscarriage has been tough in all aspects. I realize this isn't a subject most speak of. I also am … [Continue reading]