Michele --

I am sitting here breathless. I don't openly talk about it since I am still struggling with the shame aspect of it, but I could have written this piece--literally--word for word. The only difference is I am very, very early in my sobriety journey. It's early, but this time is different. I feel like I've truly surrendered. Last week I used the "alcoholic" word for the first time to a friend. Out loud. It stung. It was hard. But I surrendered. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. It's so helpful to read thoughts from others on a similar path. xo - Ki