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Such a beautiful share, Mary. Heart-sourced congrats on your sobriety and your book!

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Thank you Dana!!

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Sep 5Liked by Dana Leigh Lyons, Mary Donohue-Miele

Thank you for this share, Mary!! 🖤

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Thank you Kelly!

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Thank you for writing this Mary. Rehabs and relapse are part of my story too. Fear is so corrosive and I struggle w/it daily. It takes what it takes and I’m glad you’ve discovered your creative side👏👏

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Thank you, Mary. Beautiful piece. Rehab and relapse are part of my story too. Process addictions that replaced my alcohol addiction are what sent me back to rehab - it wasn’t alcohol. Accepting my struggle and finally surrendering is what has saved me. Thanks for sharing and inspiring ❤️

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Thank you Kimberly!

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This was a beautiful share. I identified a lot with your story relapse and rehabs were definitely a part of my story, and understanding my fears through the inventory process was a major breakthrough for me. The creative expression that you found in Recovery through writing I also relate with. I started my publication in recovery and have since gone on to write a book and I am in the process of writing another. ❤️ What a beautiful journey.

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Thank you Zipporah!

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Sep 4Liked by Dana Leigh Lyons

This is a beautiful story Mary. The relapses are always part of the journey. I also found being creative and keeping busy was huge. Much congratulations on your sobriety!

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Thank you Peter!!

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Sep 4Liked by Dana Leigh Lyons

I could relate to much of your recovery story, especially the way you felt along your journey. Thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope. Perhaps I have been inspired to do a little writing, too.

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Thank you Cathy!!

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I’m so deep in this shit right now. I’ve done a ton of work around patterns, triggers, and how I got here.

I’m still struggling. I’m drinking a white claw right now. But every day feels less necessary. I’m back in the gym. I’m more grounded in my coping skills. I’m less angry.

But I’m still not completely sober. And I wonder most days if I ever will be.

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