We had the good fortune of connecting with Danielle Gregorich and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Danielle, Let’s talk about principles and values – what matters to you most?
Authenticity and integrity are the most important values in my life. I am a what you see is what you get kinda woman. I have always been this way. I wear my heart on my sleeve and have NO poker face. I have always prided myself on being brutally honest but that has changed throughout my sobriety. I try and live by the saying, “Honesty without compassion is brutality.” If I can’t find a way to speak my truth with compassion, I need to remain silent until I can deliver my truth with compassion. Easier said than done for a person like me.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I NEVER wanted to be an author. If I am being honest, I often despise the fact that this is how my story has unfolded. I planned to remain the most anonymous person that had ever gotten sober in the program. God had other ideas for me. I suffered a massive stroke shortly after getting sober in June of 2018. My stroke took my ability to speak, read, and write away. I endured grueling amounts of speech therapy in hopes of regaining these abilities back. Writing became my therapy and solitude. My brain was firing on all cylinders after my stroke. My only hope of building those neurotransmitters back was through writing. When 2020 hit, I knew I needed to compile ALL of my writings and publish them in a book. I didn’t have any money to hire a publisher and didn’t have the slightest idea about how to go about publishing a book. I ended up self-publishing my first book titled Stroke of Sobriety in November of 2020. Shockingly, my book became a Best Seller. Thus began a career I never intended on having. I published another Best Seller titled Stroke of Strength. And I am working on my 3rd one titled Stroke of Sanity. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for this second chance at life. I have never had a “plan” for how I want my life to go. I think my secret to success is trusting my intuition and letting God do the rest. I have done everything ANY publisher I have ever spoken to advises against. It’s worked out remarkably well in my favor.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I loathe having an itinerary or a plan. If I was absolutely forced to, I’d probably go to Great Wolf Lodge and take a trip to Medieval Times. Those are two of my absolute favorite places to go. The food at Medieval Times is highly underrated in my personal opinion! I enjoy no plans and simple fun. Oh, and I am a HUGE sucker for some Boba Tea. It’s bordering on another addiction but hey, at least I can’t/won’t go to jail for drinking some Boba. I am a massive fan of charcuterie boards. Good God, I sound like the epitome of a basic b*tch. Whatevs, that’s me.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I can take NO credit for ANY success in my life. I have gotten to where I am today because of amazing selfless people who were willing to love me when I was unlovable. If life were fair, I’d be in big trouble. I truly believe the reason I am still alive is that God has a massive purpose for my life. I’m not one of those church-going gals but my relationship with my Homeboy God is sacred. I have been remarkably blessed throughout my life. By ALL accounts I should be dead. My husband has saved my life – Literally. He found me unconscious and dead on the floor after an unsuccessful unalive attempt. He is and will ALWAYS be the hero in my story. He is much more reserved and private but he is my rock in the seas of life. I would not be here if it weren’t for his unconditionally no-bullshit kind of love. He has never coddled or co-signed any of my bullshit but he has always been there for me when I have given him every reason under the sun to not be,

Website: www.strokeofsobriety.com

Instagram: Strokeofsobriety

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoneandonlydg

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@strokeofsobriety6698

Other: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Danielle%20Gregorich/author/B08LMRCXJG

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