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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · 25d

I heard my mother screaming, and not out of anger—out of fear. Just as I turned in my chair, Hunt came flying through the doorway and said breathlessly, “Cass, come quick! Nicky’s got a knife!”
Read more: sobermasquerade.com/fear-fury-an...
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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · 26d

Memory is funny that way. Built to protect, and to help us survive, it often holds on to the most traumatic events—as a warning of what we should avoid. In my case, one of those things was my angry father.
Read more: sobermasquerade.com/protecting-n...
#blogpost #memoir #recovery #traumasurvivor

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 20

MISINFORMED: THE SCARS YOU CANNOT SEE
When talking to a friend the other day about clinical depression, he advised me to "lose weight and spice up my sex life."🤦🏻‍♀️ I wish I'd said this: sobermasquerade.com/misinformed-...
#blogpost #depression #mentalhealth #recovery

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 19

First part of a new serial fiction piece went up on Sober Masquerade today! I would love for you to check it out! Dysfunctional family, intrepid reporter, mystery to unravel... what could be better? 😂 Please come share your thoughts!
sobermasquerade.com/the-erasure-...
#blogpost #fiction #serial

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 17

Art created by sobermasquerade and enhanced using OpenArt. Quote from the book "There's More to Quitting Drinking than Quitting Drinking" (p. 34) by Dr. Paul O.
#bookquotes #inspirationalquotes #recovery

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 16

Thank you so much for taking the time to not only read my work, but to share your thoughts with me! I will most definitely check out the Ted Talk! I'm looking forward to it!
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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 16

I raced back across the living room and saw from the dining area that the toaster oven had burst into flames. At the time, we didn’t have an extinguisher because we hadn’t yet replaced it after the whole Rachel Ray fiasco. Read more: sobermasquerade.com/adventures-i...
#blogpost #culinaryarts #humor

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 15

I wish I had listened more closely to Jiminy Cricket when he sang at Pinocchio, “Always let your conscience be your guide.” It would have saved me an awful lot of time, trouble, and heartache. Read more: sobermasquerade.com/listening-to...
#blogpost #fear #personalgrowth #recovery #writingprompt

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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 13

I don't berate or belittle those who do believe in God. In fact, sometimes I envy their faith. But they have no problem judging me for not believing as they do. How hypocritical is that? Read more: sobermasquerade.com/heretic-sobr...
#addiction #alcoholicsanonymous #blogpost #recovery

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 12

HUNTER: A PLAGUE OF FEAR & HOPE
With Nick my worst fears have been realized (i.e. he’s gone) and there’s nothing left to worry about. Not so with Hunt. Read more: sobermasquerade.com/hunter-a-pla...
#addiction #fear #hope #siblings #recovery

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 10

The fourth step is about freedom. It is supposed to make you feel less burdened, not more. It is not meant to make anyone relive past traumas, nor is it intended to help people deal with serious traumatic events. Read more: sobermasquerade.com/barefoot-the...
#blogpost #mentalhealth #recovery

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 9

Anxious and Trying Not to Bite: I wasn’t about to stand by and watch some stranger abuse my brother. I ran through the door, grabbed Nicky, shoved Dr. Bozo away from us—and when he tried to grab me, I bit him on the forearm. Read more: sobermasquerade.com/anxious-and-...
#anxiety #blog #mentalhealth

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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 8

I am currently working on an old-fashioned "choose the adventure" story on Sober Masquerade called "A Thousand Paper Cuts." Please visit and vote on how the next chapter unfolds: sobermasquerade.com/a-thousand-p...
#blogpost #fiction #writing

A Thousand Paper Cuts: Choose The Adventure Story - Sober Masquerade

FICTION Maya's heart was broken. She couldn't find the courage to say, "I miss my friend." Was Anima an overly-dramatic pain in the ass? Yes. Did she come with a lot of hefty baggage? Absolutely. Maya...

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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 8

I love the colors and especially the textures in this one. I literally got lost in it for like fifteen minutes. 😍

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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 8

Losing Nicky: The Sins That Scarred: You know the old adage “folks choose the church pew or the barstool?” Well, Nick chose the pew while Hunt and I went straight for those cursed stools. Read more: sobermasquerade.com/losing-nicky...
#blogpost #family #grief #memoir #recovery #trauma

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 8

Exactly! We all have them, my friend! Thank you so much for reading! I hope that you visit Sober Masquerade again!
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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today's post on Sober Masquerade -- "Unraveling: Sobriety on the Edge" -- is about those days when nothing seems to go right and the best you can do is just take it hour by hour: sobermasquerade.com/unraveling-s...
#blogpost #education #family #mentalhealth #recovery

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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today's post on Sober Masquerade -- "From Tattered Roots to Strong Branches" -- is about the ways in which we are shaped by our parents: sobermasquerade.com/from-tattere...
#blogpost #family #gratitude #love #parenthood #memoir #recovery

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today's post on Sober Masquerade -- "Sister-Mother: How Being Blessed Became a Curse" -- sobermasquerade.com/sister-mothe...
#blogpost #grief #love #memoir #siblings

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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 2

Aw, that sucks! I hope you feel better soon, Chica! Sending you light and love... 🌟🥰🌟

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Blog Hawker"
Meme (art and text) created by sobermasquerade.
#art #blogging #humor #laughter #meme #writing

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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 1

#art #coffee #laughs #tacos
Art created by sobermasquerade and enhanced with Google Gemini.

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Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Sep 1

I'm also not a fan of crowds (though I can't imagine what your panic must be like, I'm so sorry). When I'm looking for a quiet get-away, I like to visit local bookshops. Most people go for the bigger chains, so I'm usually the only person in them. Good luck! I'm rooting for you! 🌟🌺🌟

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Aug 29

I have lots of suggestions. What genres do you prefer?

Sober Masquerade @sobermasquerade.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are only as sick as the secrets we keep. There is freedom in letting go... #books #quotes #recovery #trauma

Art created by sobermasquerade and enhanced with OpenArt AI.