In the midst of feeling overwhelmed, I ask myself two crucial questions: What can I control right now? And what can make this moment better? These questions cause me to pause and reflect. Around here, we talk a lot about the power of the pause, right? Well, turns out, it's a game-changer. It's not about having all the answers but finding those small actions that bring you back to center. We need to always focus on progress over perfection.

13 years feels different.

It feels like I'm at home now in my sobriety.

13 hits different because 13 is how old I was when I had my first real drink. I should have known then. That drink felt so good, too good.