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Brooke Dickey's avatar

I have followed you for years on IG but had no idea of how brilliant your writing was! I was engaged this whole time and didn’t want the piece to end. Can’t wait to read more of your work! Maybe a book in the works??

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Brandon Borror-Chappell's avatar

Hey, thank you so much for saying that! Yes, more coming soon (I'm late on my next post) and I've got a couple longer projects sort of in the works but writing a book is hard, I've found.

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Darlalivesinvenice's avatar

Thank you for your highlight on sobriety. I have 115 days and looking forward to a lifetime being present. Go to an AA meeting and checkout a great community filled with fellowship in kind.

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Mark Kolke's avatar

Nearly 37 years for me. Congrats on your 115 - and congrats on the battle you fought with yourself BEFORE that 115 days started; life may be hard being sober, but it's so much better than being dead!

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Casey's avatar

Great article. Are you still not drinking?

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Brandon Borror-Chappell's avatar

Still going strong on the sober train! Coming up on a year and I think I'll probably write a little follow up. Thank you!

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Maria Maldonado's avatar

I love this article about your sobriety, has my son read this? I must show it to him :)

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Lo Carmen's avatar

You’re a wonderful writer Brandon! I very much look forward to reading more.

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Suzie's avatar

Congratulations! Sobriety is awesome and helpful in so many ways, especially creatively. Wishing you so much joy + inspiration + creativity as you explore this path.

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Brandon Borror-Chappell's avatar

I think I also need to get one of those kid safe phones I just saw advertised - only messaging, phone calls, and GPS, no apps or web browsers lol. The mind must be free to wander!

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Suzie's avatar

LOL, that's not a bad idea. Check out Gizmo, which is a watch you can wear as a phone / texting device (my nephew has one) a la Dick Tracey:) Wishing you all best.

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Anne Crawford's avatar

I see you and I love you! Thank you for sharing your journey. I know both roads.

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Brandon Borror-Chappell's avatar

so many roads!

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Ryan's avatar

what’s your tea regiment??

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Brandon Borror-Chappell's avatar

I heat up some water and pour the water into a mug where a teabag is and I drink it once it cools down a little

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Brandon Borror-Chappell's avatar

HAR HAR! I have a cup of coffee in the morning, a green tea in the early afternoon if I need a boost or am doing something that night, and chamomile or some herbal tea at night. It's fun! My mom got me this "chamomint" tea from Shari's Tea (idk, google it) and it's really good. I don't add any milk or sugar or honey. Maybe one day.

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Mark Kolke's avatar

You are an excuse maker. You are funny (a bit verbose) and an effective story teller. However, you are, obviously, in the denial phase of alcoholism - and I hope (I'll be cheering for you!) when you come to accept that sobriety is the only cure. I wish you well!

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Brandon Borror-Chappell's avatar

I wish you well!

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Libby Callaway's avatar

I love the birds. That’s the best metaphor I’ve heard for a while. Here’s to many many many more birds - flocks of those fuckers. You deserve them!!

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