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I am an Alcoholic  -  A personal story of addiction, bottom, and recovery Why I’m Sharing This I am an alcoholic I have recovered from this horrible disease, but I am not cured. I will always be an alcoholic. Today, though, I am sober—and I’m immensely grateful for that. Some people have asked why I’m sharing this publicly. That’s a fair question. I’ve wanted to write about this for a long time, but I was scared. This is deeply personal, and I worried about what people would think of me if they knew the truth. After a lot of prayer, reflection, and honest conversations with close friends, I finally felt it was time. I’m sharing this because someone out there is struggling like I did. Or maybe a family is watching someone they love slowly disappear into alcohol and feel hopeless. I want them to know there is a solution. There is hope. If this helps even one person, then writing this is worth it. My last drink was June 30, 2015.   When Alcohol Took ...

Utah is home to the "Big 5" National Parks: Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches, and Capitol Reef. These parks are spectacular to explore, with plenty of nearby camping options. The natural beauty, amazing rock formations, and breathtaking views make them worth visiting. Utah is the 13th largest state in the US but ranks 30th in population. With about 85,000 square miles (220,000 square km) of area to explore, I'd say every square mile is worth exploring. I've spent time at each of the 5 National Parks, camping, hiking, photographing, sitting on a rock meditating, and enjoying the scenery.  But my absolute favorite place in Utah isn't one of the "Big 5"; it's Goosenecks State Park in the southern part of the state. Located near the southern border of the state and close to Mexican Hat, Goosenecks State Park is worth checking out. I've been there three times and plan to visit again. Here are my top three reasons I love Goosenecks State Park: Never C...