What The Hell Are You? This question plagues your mind each day, but the answer is simple. A monster. A goddamn drug addict. You often feel as though you have expired, with the exception that your biological shell seems to continue to battle. Your heart still manages to beat. This, you do not get. […]
“The lotus flower blooms the most beautifully from the deepest and thickest mud.” – Buddhist Proverb I grew up with what many would describe as a “normal” childhood. It was nothing too crazy or out of the ordinary. My parents had disagreements, I had a pet that died, I had a fight with my best […]
In my last post, I shared a number of books about addiction and recovery. It is difficult to cover such a growing and important genre of writing in one post so, I’m back! In the area of “How To”, there are a number of notable books worth reading if you or someone you care about […]
The genre of addiction recovery literature is ever growing with new offerings available almost daily. There are specific areas of interest in this genre including “How to”, “Early Sobriety”, and “Memoirs”. I am going to share a few of my “favorites” in the How to and memoir areas. This is by no means a comprehensive […]
Reentering the dating world in midlife can be both exciting and stressful. Statistics are showing a growing trend in middle aged single (divorced, widowed) people. Add to that the the average life expectancy in the US is between 78 and 81 years old and we find a large number of single people with many vibrant […]
The holidays can be a stressful time of year for anyone. For those of us who are entering the holiday season sober, things can feel additionally stressful. From travel to relationships with family and loved ones, coping with holiday-related emotions can take some skill and effort. The following are some of the most important tips […]
My name is Kate and I’m a 30 year old recovering alcoholic and addict. I had my first drink when I was 14 and drank alcoholically even that first time. Throughout the next 16 years, until 54 days ago, I drank. I drank to have fun. I drank to forget my problems. I drank to […]
When I first went down to Florida to get sober I don’t know if I really believed that I could change. I can’t really remember entirely what it was that I was seeking, but I knew that something had to give in my life. I knew that I no longer wanted to drink or use […]
FIRE As I was waking up, I questioned why I blushed so hard when she was talking with me. Yesterday. That girl. She talked to me, longer than before. She walked past me. Our eyes were glued. I was burning, like skin too close to a flame. She had me burning by her presence. […]
As if getting sober isn’t hard enough, we basically have to relearn how to do everything. By using alcohol, drugs, or other destructive behaviors, we’ve been numbing our emotions for years. I don’t know about you, but when I was drinking, relationships were definitely not my strong suit, in fact they were my downfall. From […]