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Amanda Ayako

I have drinking dreams sometimes Drinking nightmares, I call them. They’re dreams in which I take a drink and all hell ensues. Actually,...

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Jan 14, 20232 min read

On September 26th, by the grace of God, I celebrated one year of continuous sobriety from alcohol.

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Sep 29, 202112 min read

Yesterday marked 365 days of continuous sobriety for me. I am beyond grateful.

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Sep 27, 20213 min read

I am done giving up everything for you.

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Aug 25, 20216 min read

It has been a while. A long while filled with vacation, pneumonia, existential crises, soul-searching, self-discovery and a sh*t ton of ice

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Jul 14, 202111 min read

Why are there so few Asians in recovery?

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Apr 30, 20217 min read

What is the truest most beautiful life you can imagine? It’s a question Glennon Doyle poses in her book “Untamed.” A book which I first...

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Apr 28, 20213 min read

In June, I moved back to Media, PA. The place that prides itself as being "Everybody’s Hometown" is mine once again. And I couldn't be...

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So after realizing my book stunk , I decided to take a break from writing. The timing made sense. I was getting ready to move and had...

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I'm 6,000 words away from hitting the word count I want to achieve for my book. There's just one problem. My book... well... it stinks....

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