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We Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen — WisdomDeck honest review
Honest review · Health

We Are the Luckiest

by Laura McKowen

McKowen's honest, beautifully written reflections on getting sober as a mother, and her argument that recovery is a gift rather than a punishment. Short essays, big heart.

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you want emotional truth and encouragement rather than steps.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Recovery is the privilege.
  2. Tell the truth to one person.
  3. Stay the day.

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Read one essay a morning for a month.

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Honest and lovely.

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