HELLO

Maria Warner spent decades building a career as a Senior Customer Success Manager, immersed in the fast-paced world of corporate leadership. But as she approached a new chapter—her children grown, her professional identity no longer defining her—she found herself asking, What comes next?

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Sober curiosity became the key to unlocking that answer. Choosing to step away from the distractions of routine drinking, Maria discovered a newfound clarity that led her to unexpected passions: pastel painting and writing. With each brushstroke and every word, she began to reconnect with herself in ways she never had before.

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Now, as an empty nester, Maria embraces creativity and self-reflection as daily practices. Through her writing, she explores themes of transformation, resilience, and the beauty of starting over. Whether crafting personal essays, flash fiction, or daily inspiration for those questioning their own relationship with alcohol, she hopes to offer connection and encouragement to others on similar paths.

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When she’s not at her easel or writing desk, Maria enjoys time with loved ones, caring for her two shih tzus, and immersing herself in the outdoors—grateful for this unexpected, but deeply fulfilling, next chapter of her life.