I'm a 32 year old alcoholic in recovery. I am an alumni of Harvard Business School and Boston College. I used to value career success, money, houses, cars, planes, power, and domination. My journey in recovery has made me realize that while those things can be nice, they do not bring happiness (I know, everyone says this). But I needed to live it to truly accept it. Instead of writing about how to get this salary, or how to land that job, or how to get a date with that guy/girl, I do my best to report real life stories. My goal is to provide a little inspiration and a little relatability to those who feel alone in this world. With social media, the news, and most Medium writers, we are all bombarded with either the most awful circumstances or the most wonderful circumstances. While those are fun and interested, they really do not apply to 99.9% of us. I'm here to be open, honest, vulnerable, and real for those who may be looking for someone or something that let's them know it's OK to be who you are. You are fine, you are beautiful, and you are unique. There is nothing you need to change. I wanted to be the best, the richest, the strongest, the most handsome, and the most lovable - for what? In reality, I did not love myself. And most of my content will be about how I came to forget about the obsession to improve, and learn how to love and accept myself just the way I am. I hope something you find in my writing will help you get a little closer to self-love, which is the most admirable and elusive trait of all.