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Mercedes is the voice behind Vi-Va-Ce, a blog dedicated to helping others “Play the music you were given in the way it was meant to be played.” She has shared her personal stories of coming to terms with alcoholism and celebrating one year of sobriety, and now shares what going to the temple for the first time meant to her.  …

Mercedes originally shared her story with us in March. Today, she celebrates one year since she decided to enter inpatient treatment for alcoholism. Here is what she had to say:  Imagine you could escape to a place where there were no outside influences. A place where the only voice you hear is the one that comes from deep inside your …

Hi, I’m Mercedes. I am a lover of elephants, a sister to 6 siblings, a violinist, a music teacher, an auntie to 13 beautiful nieces and nephews, an avid reader, a Volvo driver, an aspiring pianist/guitarist, a DIY-er, a roommate, and I am an Alcoholic. Before you read any further, I want you to know that what you find here …