A Heartfelt Letter to God, Seeking Strength, Guidance, and Restoration — Dear Heavenly Father, I’m here with a heavy heart and spirit from life’s tribulations. Today, with tears flowing down my face, I seek comfort and understanding in my husband’s ongoing alcohol addiction. I write this emotional letter to You, my guiding light, hoping You would hear my plea and give…

My goal with writing is to inspire others. — Writing has been challenging but gratifying for me. I write to inspire people like music and literature have influenced me. Writing and its power have always fascinated me. I could have envisioned many things, but I always wanted to be a writer. I love writing. Passion isn’t enough. I’ve always…

A Personal Account of My April Success — Oh, well. This month’s Medium top earner? It’s me. Applause and confetti. 👏🏽🎊🎉 Wow, $4.98? That can buy a coffee.” That’s four dollars and ninety-eight cent is less than last month. I’m rising, so beware. I appreciate my three readers’ support. Thank you, Medium algorithm, for finally recognizing my talent…

Don’t be a Claptrap! Here’s the Lowdown on Medium Clap Etiquette — Are you a clapping machine, like those eager beavers on Medium who can’t resist slapping their virtual hands together? Do you have a serious case of the clap-itis, where you feel the need to give every article a round of applause, even if it’s as exciting as watching paint dry? …

Pain-Free Mobility Exercises — Many Americans — young and old — have mobility challenges. Mobility means complete muscle and joint usage. Mobility increases flexibility, fitness, pain reduction, and injury prevention. Mobility exercises might help you recover from mobility difficulties. Try these five exercises to increase your mobility. 1. Inchworms Inchworms work the hamstrings, hips…

Changes You’ll Experience After Abstaining from Alcohol — A month without alcohol: what happens? Addicts should quit drinking. Stop drinking to avoid long-term repercussions. Breaking away from drinking allows you to live better. A month without alcohol has these benefits: Improves Mental Health An alcohol-free month is the healthiest mental health decision. Alcohol is well-known to damage the…

Navigating Difficulties, Integrating Ideas, and Transforming Lives to Unleash the True Potential of Wisdom — Having a tough experience can teach us something. Life’s challenges only make us stronger and wiser. It’s not only about getting through tough circumstances, though; knowledge comes from how we handle challenges and what we proactively learn from them. When a person interacts with a real-life issue they are faced…

Discover 8 Effective Strategies to Stay Sober and Overcome Alcohol Urges for Good — Quitting drinking takes guts. It requires determination to overcome urges and stay sober. Even after long-term therapy, people might become susceptible to alcohol-prone situations. With enough forethought, one may avoid cravings and stay sober. Tips to curb cravings: • Discarding home-brewed booze — Alcohol is often reached for during cravings…

A Childhood Scarred by Violence — Hello, let’s discuss a life-altering issue. Growing up with a father who battled alcoholism was not easy, and the violence that often accompanied his addiction left lasting scars on my childhood. In this piece, I’ll discuss how my father’s drinking changed me. Early Signs: I didn’t comprehend drinking or how…