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The Macchiato Raid Boss At Starbucks

On 19th May 2025 By Absurd RhioIn Recovery Updates4 Comments

I challenged a Macchiato at Starbucks today. It felt like fighting a raid boss with no healer—just me, my son, and two plushies. The drink was awful, but I did the thing. Recovery isn’t always rewarding. Sometimes it’s just surviving the fight. And sometimes, that is the reward.

Little Lights in the Dark – Bears, Bows, and Hot Cross Buns

On 7th Mar 2025 By Absurd RhioIn Weekly Updates2 Comments

This week had its struggles, but there were little lights in the dark—small moments that kept me going. I made a macrame bow and bag for St David’s Day, filmed adorable TikToks with my bears, and challenged a cheesy hot cross bun. Oh, and I may have become a feral gherkin goblin.

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