Jun 27, 2020

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How I Lost My Overwhelming Unacceptance By Quitting Booze

Acceptance does not mean agreeing with specific people, situations, or beliefs, but it’s better.

Temporary Relief and Hell in One

Liquor numbed and burned my regrets, anger, intense pain, grief, and the strong desire for everything to be different but…

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How I Lost My Overwhelming Unacceptance By Quitting Booze

Acceptance does not mean agreeing with specific people, situations, or beliefs, but it’s better.

Temporary Relief and Hell in One

More from Mari Colham

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