Apr 7Member-only3 Surprising Benefits of SobrietyThese are things you may not even think about. — When I went sober, there were things that immediately came to mind that I could finally be free from. No more mornings where I woke up unsure of how I got to bed or what I did the night before; no insane charges on my credit card of things I…Sobriety3 min read
Mar 11Member-only5 Misconceptions About Bipolar DisorderTrying to normalize the disorder one step at a time. There is a stigma against mood disorders and specifically what I’ll be referring to today is Bipolar Disorder. If you watch any kind of media that mentions the disorder, the person is usually extremely violent or extremely artistic, not sleeping…Mental Health5 min read
Feb 28Member-onlyThe Diagnosis That Saved My Mental HealthEverything started to finally make sense. The year 2021 could also be known as “That time I went to a Psychiatrist for ADHD but left with a Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis” but that doesn’t quite roll off the tongue does it? After a year of relating a little too hard to…Mental Health6 min read
Published in Keeping it spooky·Oct 14, 2021Member-onlyKeeping it Spooky is Growing!The more people join, the more there’s a need for editors. First off, I want to say that I believed that I would be the only one submitting stories to this publication. …Fiction Writing1 min read
Published in Keeping it spooky·Oct 7, 2021Member-onlyThe Deal“You couldn’t do it, could you?” “I will! I just…I just didn’t want to do it now. Mommy will find out. I’ll do it later, I will!” Evan stormed out of the room with the Ouija board in his hands, still sealed in its box. Even though I said it…Horror2 min read
Jun 28, 2021Member-only3 Refreshing NA Drinks For Your Poolside DaysSummer is coming, are you ready? What’s NA you ask? It stands for non-alcoholic drinks and covers anything that’s at or below 0.5% alcohol. You can get anything from Stouts to IPAs to champagne, the world of non-alcoholic drinks is expanding every day! For a lot of us, it’s already…Sober3 min read
Jun 14, 2021Member-onlyIf Anxiety Was a Skill in a Video GameWhat would it even look like? 06/14/2021 Version 1.66.7 About We’ve heard you loud and clear folks, our characters need more skills, something to make them more relatable. We sat in our offices and brainstormed for days (hours) to come up with the most relatable skill. …Mental Health2 min read
Published in AINYF…Alcohol is NOT Your Friend·Jun 6, 2021Member-onlyHow Can We Stay Sober Once Things Are Normal Again?As we get vaccinated, the idea of hangouts becomes possible. — If you were lucky enough to get sober during the pandemic, the idea of going back to normal can seem like a daunting task. With everyone getting vaccinated and businesses opening back up, the temptation to drink will be present again, in conditions you can’t control anymore. …Sobriety4 min read
Published in Keeping it spooky·May 9, 2021Member-only4 Ways To Level Up Your Bravery In Horror GamesTaking control of your fear. — It might be a surprise to you that I’m absolutely terrified in horror games. I mean, I run a Medium publication dedicated to horror, my favorite genre of video game is horror survival so I must be one of the bravest! While I can watch a guy with a chainsaw…Videogames3 min read
Apr 16, 2021Member-onlyWhat Finally Tempted Me To DrinkIt was only a matter of time. — You might have some questions right now from the title. What does a beach ball in a pool have to do with alcohol? Didn’t I just write an article about how I’ve forgotten all about drinking? That’s the great thing about being in recovery- you never quite forget about it…Sobriety3 min read
