People, Places, Things
I've declined multiple events with people near and dear because there would be free-flowing alcohol in my presence. Back then, I was not...
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Valeria Moore
- Nov 12, 2022
- 3 min
Building the community you need
During the past two weeks, my temperament has been swinging on a pendulum. I've reconsidered my current career (which honestly is...
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Valeria Moore
- Nov 10, 2022
- 1 min
12 Faces of Sober Speaks
Last night, I was a guest on @12facesofsober 's podcast! It's interesting how much I learn about myself each time I share my story....
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Valeria Moore
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
Rehab Part 5
March 2, 2021 (Click for Part 1, Part 2 , Part 3, Part 4) I was admitted and kept in the Emergency Room until my COVID test came back...
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Valeria Moore
- Oct 30, 2022
- 2 min
The 28th
February 28, is the day I got sober. October 28, is the day I became a mother. I saw a quote Friday morning that gave me a split second...
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Valeria Moore
- Oct 17, 2022
- 1 min
Falling into Fall
The temperatures in the morning are unpredictable, the trees are confused about whether their leaves should stay or go. Most of the...
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Valeria Moore
- Oct 16, 2022
- 3 min
Rest as a Form of Resistance
For the past four days, I’ve been battling something that isn’t COVID, not the flu A or B and ya’ll know if it's not one of those three...
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Valeria Moore
- Oct 7, 2022
- 1 min
[Running Back] To You
One of the questions posed on the IG LIVE Tuesday (10/4/2022) was along the lines of: How has your faith impacted your journey? *DEEP...
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Valeria Moore
- Oct 5, 2022
- 1 min
Instagram Live
Ya’ll, did you see it? I was #SincerelyChosen by @SincerelySyreeta to share my story in her Sincerely Chosen Instagram Live series. ...
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Valeria Moore
- Aug 28, 2022
- 1 min
Sober Summers
Second sober summer. Finished. Fin. Done. It's. in. the. books. Today marks the first day of school in Maryland. Summer is "officially"...
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Valeria Moore
- Jun 6, 2022
- 3 min
Let’s normalize…
NOT asking people why they don't drink! It’s not officially summertime until you hear Many people here in the United States note the...
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Valeria Moore
- May 25, 2022
- 3 min
Willingness
“Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change” — Iyanla Vanzant Steps two and three outlined in the book of...
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Valeria Moore
- May 12, 2022
- 3 min
My life is NOT unmanageable!
The first step outlined in the book of Alcoholics Anonymous as a guide to recovery is: 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol —...
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Valeria Moore
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
Rehab Part 4
Rehab Part 4 (Click for Part 1, Part 2 , Part 3) March 1, 2021 I sat in the patient chair. I was dizzy. My body was weak. I sipped...
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Valeria Moore
- Apr 30, 2022
- 2 min
Overwhelming Gratitude
It’s a Saturday morning. I am sitting at the island in my kitchen. There are purple carnations in a vase at the center of the island....
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Valeria Moore
- Apr 23, 2022
- 2 min
Avoidance leads to resentment
“When I’m disturbed, the problem lies within me.” I can be passive-aggressive in my approach to conflict. When I decide I am completely...
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Valeria Moore
- Apr 14, 2022
- 3 min
Boundaries
“Ignoring your own boundaries will keep you in the cycle of figuring out situations you already had solutions for.” In my first year of...
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Valeria Moore
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1 min
Love will not save you...
“Love will not save you. But it will hold your hand while you save yourself.” -Bianca Sparacino, The Strength in Our Scars. I haven’t...
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Valeria Moore
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
Don't overlook the small victories
“You have a treasure within you that is infinitely greater than anything the world can offer” -Eckhart Tolle I have a lot of self-doubt...
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Valeria Moore
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
Your confirmation awaits your obedience
For my birthday in 2017, one of my friends gifted me a tarot reading. One of the cards pulled was The Hanging Man (reversed). “The Hanged...
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