PinnedAllison VraniakThe Continual Gifts of SobrietyI gave up alcohol one year ago after spending 20 years drowning my sorrows. One year into this journey, it feels like a brand new life that…Apr 124Apr 124
PinnedAllison VraniakYour Alcohol Abuse Was / Is a Coping Mechanism (Words of Wisdom From Dr. John Delony)In recent years, I have heard people say that abusing alcohol and drugs is a way to survive the pain or discomfort one may have endured in…Apr 172Apr 172
PinnedAllison VraniakAfter 13 Months of Sobriety, I See WHY I Turned to Alcohol For So LongAfter one year and some change of sobriety, I can finally see why I drank heavily and for so long.May 37May 37
PinnedAllison VraniakSober After 20 Years of Drinking: Was It All a Dream?I just woke up, but I haven’t been sleeping.Apr 152Apr 152
PinnedAllison VraniakA Walking Meditation: How Slow Can You Go? How Much Can You Notice?Walk slowly: down your street, through your home, along the beach, or on a tree-lined path.Mar 29Mar 29
Allison VraniakDay 493 of Sobriety and Everything Still Surprises MeEvery day surprises me, and I notice my shift in the smallest moments but only when I’m present.4d ago4d ago
Allison VraniakFor Me, You, and Anyone Searching For a Glimmer of HopeSometimes, I feel like I’m writing into the void, and my sharing about sobriety is pointless or redundant.Jul 41Jul 41
Allison VraniakSobriety is a Second Chance at ChildhoodI’ve decided that sobriety is a second childhood.Jul 3Jul 3
Allison VraniakCommon Misconceptions About “Alcoholics”What comes to mind when you think of someone who is addicted to or abuses alcohol?Jun 29Jun 29
Allison VraniakOnce You Get Sober, There’s Nowhere Left to HideWhat are you left with once the drugs and alcohol are long gone?Jun 271Jun 271
