Great Spirit, make my eyes clearer each day
Right my vision
Heal my broken heart
Help me to know that tears won’t kill me, but smoke and alcohol will
Help me to learn to love myself
Help me find hope and a new way of life
Give me a purpose—a reason to go on that runs deeper
A through line
A thread that leads all the way back to my soul that will pull me out of the dark.
Thank you for 30 days.
Thank you for today.
What began as a requirement to get a driver’s license back became a new way of living.
How showing up, listening, and sharing in meetings puts all Twelve Steps into practice.
After 37 years, a final goodbye — and a new course toward calmer waters.
Written by, Anonymous When I was high I looked up at the stars Each time I pulled in On that little pipe that got clogged up And then I cleaned it with alcohol Boil it in saltwater Boiling cloves cinnamon and nutmeg to try to cover up the smell Dumping the boiling water in the…
Written by, Michael J Ready? The Universe: “Had enough?” Me: “No.” “How ’bout now?” “No!” “Now?” “NO!” “Now?” “Sh*t, sh*t… No, NO, it’s fine! I’m fine.” “?” “Leave me alone!! I said I’m fine.” “Well?” “F*ck, f*ck, f*ck!!!” “?” “One more.” “?” “Damn it. I’m fine, I can do this. I’ll handle it.” … “Where’d…
Painted By, Jonathan B. Caption: This is an early watercolor painting done around day 30 expressing the excitement of early sobriety, while also acknowledging the reality that living life on life’s terms brings unpredictable weather. Published in A New Leaf – September 2026
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