Happy Aloha Friday!
And welcome to my first ‘First Friday’ post! I would like to dedicate this day to short essays. I had originally hoped to write an essay a week. The goal was to maintain healthy writing habits by writing regularly but something else has taken precedent…
I wrote a book! Well, I finished the manuscript and started the tedious editing process. It has taken the better part of 3 years to handwrite, type, rewrite, type, reformat, etc… The point is many revisions have been done and the work is finally ready to stand on its own. The goal is to have it in print by the end of the year! I have employed the help of some friends to critique and share their views. Criticism and advice, while challenging, can be extremely helpful!
What’s it about you ask? It’s a book on recovery based on my experience as an alcoholic in order to help other addicts find the hope and strength to make changes in their lives. Many of us encounter struggles as we go through life. The drink tore apart my family, broke my bones and shredded my soul. Alcohol and drugs have destroyed countless numbers of lives in similar ways. Often our past haunts us, and the addiction takes its toll. The past can be very dark and painful, but our mistakes and successes are the seeds to become better people. The journey through personal growth helps us find the strength and hope to change. I am eager and anxious to share my journey with the world!
A Blooming Scribe 
I look forward to reading the book.
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I look forward to this work. I know of many of your struggles but am sure there is enlightenment to be had with the read Love u man. ❤️🌈
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Love you too, Dad! 💕
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😁💘
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Wow! Sean, you are amazing. Great job!
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Why thank you kind stranger! 😁 That means so much!
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Excellent! Congrats!
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Thanks so much! I’m glad you’ve been here on this journey!
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It’s so wonderful to see people grow & evolve! And you know you’re in a good place when you want to give back & help others come through what you have👯♀️
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End of the year??? Awesome!! How exciting!
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Congratulations and much success!
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It’s a beautiful thing to read of others trials and tribulations. Can’t wait to read the book
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Can’t wait to share it!
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I can’t wait to read it. I had my own struggles. I love reading books about recovery. Books about people overcoming insurmountable obstacles. You should be incredibly proud of yourself.
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Thank you! I still surprise myself on a regular basis. I’ve learned that our struggles can be the raw material for becoming a better person. Hope to share that and help others 🙂
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I find the same is true. If I share openly and honestly; it helps others to do the same.
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Congrats on the book!
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Thank you!
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