That’s right, I’m telling you to prioritize self care over getting things done. It’s counterintuitive, but if you allot time in your schedule to rest and…

Doretta Lau in Well to Write

Dec 12, 2016

Spilling the Tea on Being One Year Sober

In three days I will hit a milestone: one year sober. Over the past 362 days, I haven’t had a single alcoholic beverage. No painkillers, no Diet Coke, no antihistamines. Anyone who follows this up with “no fun” can fuck off to rehab, because I’m not here for…

Doretta Lau in Well to Write

Nov 28, 2016

Letting Go

Doretta Lau in Well to Write

Nov 14, 2016

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I’m exhausted right now, but I wanted to check in and send my love to everyone. It’s dark times right now and it’s okay to take some time to process everything. I’ve been escaping via episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Doretta Lau in Well to Write

Aug 29, 2016

I Quit Drinking and the World Didn’t End

One night when I was drinking less, but before I had my final drink, I went to a dinner…

Doretta Lau in Well to Write

Aug 22, 2016

I’ve Reached Peak Earnest and I Like It

After reading my last post, a friend told me she’s been going through similar stuff, minus the shitting blood. Even though we hadn’t talked for more than a year, we went deep into our lives and into the political and cultural conditions that contribute to our…

Doretta Lau in Well to Write

Aug 20, 2016

Writing Saved Me from Going Insane

I thought I was healthy, but my body kept telling me something was wrong. I quashed all symptoms with medication, Diet Coke, junk food, and alcohol. Soon, I was having trouble taking in deep breaths. Walking became difficult. My hair was falling out, but my family…