Melanie Renken
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A mastectomy, toxic job, and fake boobs led to a build-up of self-doubt, shame, and loss.
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Melanie Renken
- Oct 12, 2016
- 6 min
Finding Faith
After almost 40 years of practicing religion, I found my faith in the most unexpected of places.
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Melanie Renken
- May 24, 2016
- 3 min
What If I'm Not an Alcoholic?
Regardless of whether I'm truly an alcoholic, unconditional love is the answer.
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Melanie Renken
- Mar 20, 2016
- 3 min
Friends Like That
Despite the comfort it seemed to give me for a few hours at a time, alcohol was the worst kind of friend--and a bridge worth burning.
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Melanie Renken
- Feb 4, 2016
- 3 min
Because I'm an Addict
I will never be finished being an addict, but I can be finished letting it define me.
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Melanie Renken
- Jan 30, 2016
- 3 min
After That
I wasn't beaten, tied down, or threatened into having sex with him, but I certainly didn't consent.
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Melanie Renken
- Nov 3, 2015
- 3 min
Iced Tea with Lemon
I wasn't prepared for the shame that can come with being true to my recovery.
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Melanie Renken
- Sep 17, 2015
- 3 min
Loving a Homewrecker
Alcohol was my abuser, but I fell in love with it anyway.
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Melanie Renken
- Aug 31, 2015
- 4 min
Letter to My Rugrat
No disease you have and no mistakes you make will ever make me love you less, but they will destroy you if you let them. Be on your guard.
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Melanie Renken
- Aug 23, 2015
- 3 min
Going Stag
Booze and pills seemed like the ideal dates until I realized that made me a fool and a liar.
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