Estimated read time: 6 min Today’s post is what I like to call bite-sized, short, and sweet (like me)! The topic, like most of my references to recovery sayings or lessons I have picked up over the past few years, is completely unoriginal. What I do love about recovery, 12-step rooms, and sharing with others […]
Beware of the Barbershop Read More »
Estimated read time: 14 min Those who have survived early sobriety often warn newcomers of certain situations that could lead to relapse. The main one being taking one drink or trying just a small hit of a drug. There are several other situations that I personally was reminded might make my recovery more difficult. I
Don’t Get Fried At A Cookout Read More »
Estimated read time: 4 min One of the most profound pieces of advice I have ever received is the suggestion of putting down the bat and picking up the feather. In early recovery, from both addiction and mental health challenges, I could accept, or at least begrudgingly acknowledge, that I truly am an alcoholic and
Woah! Easy There Slugger… Retire The Bat Read More »
Estimated read time: 10 min I have been sober for a little bit. I took my last drink and drug more than 7 years ago, and some days I like to think it means something. I have long been over my obsession that a drink will do anything positive in my life, and for the
Getting R.I.D. of Special Treatment Read More »
Estimated read time: 10 min “Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women (people) who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.” This text comes from
Being Constitutionally Incapable Read More »
Estimated read time: 9 min When I found out that I was really, truly a sort of garden-variety alcoholic, I began to gravitate toward people like me, and those in long-term recovery. I naturally wanted to be around people who understood what it was like to be me, and I wanted to let everyone in
What “Earth People” Say, Might Kill You Read More »
Estimated read time: 21 min Knock knock…. HOUSEKEEPING! It’s 7am on a Saturday what the actual fuck?!? My buddy jabs me in the ribs which, doesn’t take much effort considering he’s 6’3” and we’re wedged together in a double bed at the local Microtel we managed to book a room in just a few short
Maid For Hire: No Experience Needed Read More »
When I was in ninth grade, we were required to take a driving safety course taught by a state patrolman. The course had only one topic: the dangers of drinking and driving. I am sure that other students learned to avoid the possibility of killing themselves or others by listening to the facts and fear
Chemical Free ≠ Not Sober Read More »
