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Good night at the Sober Hotel

So tonight is the last night I’ll sleep in this twin bed, beneath my orchid, hearing the active plumbing like ghostly waterfalls throughout the night. I’ve decided to move home a few days early because of situations and emotions outside … Continue reading

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Update from the Sober Hotel

This is my 17th day not living at home. I reside in a small basement room with a twin size bed and a desk. An orchid named Rosie is my main companion. There are 6 other men who share this … Continue reading

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June Bug vs. Hurricane

So it’s time to deal with the real. On June 18th I checked in to medical detox/rehab at Harborview. It was a long time coming. It was hard. It was live-saving. It is now my life. So here’s the deal: … Continue reading

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My willing heart

When I encounter him, mouth open and asleep in a chair, after a hot day and reading a comic book, I am just filled with joy. I love him. Endlessly. I just love him.

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A shower on the road to Damascus

This morning was hard. I ate something last night that erupted within my belly and did its best to leave in ALL of the ways possible. I woke up in pain and discomfort. I sat for a long while feeling … Continue reading

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And then there was that time…

I woke up at 3:00 am on a Friday morning before school. I read a bit, played on the Internet, and intimately inspected my body. And lay in bed trying to feel everything. I realized that I’m fine. I may … Continue reading

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I notice…

He still sleeps on the left side of the bed. And I still sleep on the right. One floor apart, but We still subconsciously make room For one another.

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This.

I understand that you’re wanting connection. Unfortunately, I don’t have space for it right now. I understand that you’re wanting connection. Unfortunately, I don’t have space for it right now. I understand that you’re wanting connection. Unfortunately, I don’t have … Continue reading

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Away

The snowflakes melt on my face like tears. I am floating in the river. The emptiness inside makes me buoyant. The current tries to take me north but I get stuck along the wall. My life is controlled by friction … Continue reading

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Sobriety

I woke up this morning with a lightness. I’ve made the decision to be sober. Last week it felt like stopping drinking was a punishment for my bad behavior and over indulgence. But this morning it is something I want … Continue reading

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