Committing To Myself And Sobriety
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Read MoreMy Name Is James Rose, And This Is My Story
Back in 2009, I was serving with the 2nd battalion at the Yorkshire regiment, on my first operational tour of Afghanistan. 5 weeks into my tour on a routine foot patrol in the upper valley of garesh we were due…
Trying To Be Perfect
When I first downloaded Instagram and Snapchat, I followed all of the pretty girls because that’s what everyone does now. It’s social media, but they all look so perfect, like they have no flaws. I wanted to look like them…
Escaping Abuse & Road To Recovery
I’d like to share my story. For those of you who don’t know, I’m an alcoholic. I’ve been drinking for almost 20 years. I was raised around alcohol and drugs my whole life with mental illness and addiction running on…
The Strength Of God
Starting from when I was a child, I remember growing up very poor. I remember sharing the back seat of an old car with my two older brothers, and I remember having to stop at McDonalds every morning to freshen…
Read This If You’re Done With Being Self-Destructive
Read MoreI’ve Saved Five And A Half Lives
The first was at prom night. My date had ditched me for his crush, so I was the only one who noticed my classmate drinking too much of the complimentary champagne. When he left, I followed, and pulled him back…
My Internal Dichotomy
Read MoreShattered Vases
Shattered vases can be glued back together, but they’re never the same vase. Water leaks through their cracks; their surfaces unable to regain their sheen once compromised. Like shattered vases, broken people can be glued back together…but we’re never exactly…
I Almost Lost My Life To Depression
18 months ago, I almost lost my life to depression. Things had gotten so bad that I went to stay in a recovery facility. My husband held the fort at home, working all hours and putting on a brave face,…
To The People Who Suffer In Silence
Silence can be peaceful. Silence can be transformative. Silence can also be a silent kill. Metaphorically of course. When silence and suffering occur at the same time, it can be a dangerous place. The question raised here is why do…
