Mutiny - The Rumpus This is a story about mutiny on the ship that is me. When I drink, different versions of myself storm the deck, determined to take over

I hadn't had the chance to write anything about recovery in a while. I've been busy finishing my book. But, when I finally did, I sat down and wrote this story wondering if anyone would publish it.

And The Rumpus graciously did.
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We're in an exciting stage right now. Stay tuned.

I have a new story up on Substack. I hope you like it.

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Esther

Brian Broome on Substack I’m still figuring out Substack and all that I can do with it. So far, I feel like a complete Luddite. But, bear with me. I hope to get better at this soon.

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A friend of mine who works for HUD got an email today....
It basically that "if you know anybody who is a "DEI hire", it's your job to turn them in."

Let's be clear. What this really does is to put a target on the backs of people of color who work there.

This is the only thing today is about.

The only thing.

Every year, Tahiti feels like a wiser choice.

The Village People??

If you're looking for me on FB, I deactivated for my mental health.

Lately, I've been so worried about what might happen that I'm completely ignoring some things that are actually happening. That I am healthy. That I am loved. And, right now, I have all that I need.

Even in our darkest times, we have to remember to not allow dread to completely take over.

What's really sad about what's going on is that we think we're free.

But I don't feel free right now. I've never felt less so. And I fear it's going to get worse.

I'm here.