Sobriety or Lack Thereof


To most, “Sobriety” means the act of being sober. Although abstinence from an activity fits into the mold of this definition, we must analyze why we are sober. According to Psychology Today, “Addiction and remission are about the absence of problems—using or not using a substance.” When looking at remission as the absence of a problem…

Family Dynamic – Part 1


That photo above this here text is one of my favorites that I could find of just my sister and I. I have mentioned my sister, Alex in various posts in passing, but I guess on the day after national sibling day, she will be my main topic of conversation. I don’t remember what I…

Manic Exhaustion


Three days ago I wrote about how I was leveling out and I was neither manic nor depressed. I should have really appreciated that stability more than I did because I am now in a full blown manic state. I haven’t slept in over 50 hours, with minimal down time. I have delved into my…