Wellness, presence and balance: file these under ‘words I didn’t know until I got sober.” When I was living hard, I was unwell, unbalanced, and avoided being in the moment by way of drugs and alcohol. These were the telltale signs that my life had become unmanageable. In recovery, I’ve made a full 180° flip. […]
I was 15 when I saw my first show at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The Disco Biscuits played, everyone was high, and it felt like home. After living as an outcast in a preppy Long Island town, this was the literal band of misfits I’d hoped to find. That was two decades […]
You have a birthday, right? Of course you do. And chances are good that every year on that day, you and your loved ones celebrate it in some fashion — or at the very least, you take notice of it. Well, for most people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, the same thing applies […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. or is it? For people in recovery (and, let’s admit it, everyone else), the holidays can be fraught, filled with missed expectations and strained relationships rather than just Hallmark holiday cheer. That, in addition to a plethora of parties and social events, can make the next five […]
When you quit drinking, it’s a fresh start. Almost all aspects of your life change. You don’t simply stop consuming alcohol; you change your mindset, your daily habits, and your entire lifestyle. It’s all but impossible for your love life not to feel the effects of your sobriety, especially if you are single. After all, […]
Full disclosure: I was not interested in seeing the most recent version of A Star is Born. I vaguely remember a version with Barbra Streisand, and a shirtless Kris Kristofferson (which was not the original) and had no desire to see the newest version. Same old story told too many times. But I was deeply […]
Whether your partner is also in recovery or not, the program is sure to touch your relationships. When Sarah C. and William C. began dating after they met in a Vermont treatment center in 2016, their friends and family were skeptical. After all, dating in AA during early recovery is generally frowned upon, since tradition […]
Addiction recovery is a beautiful, difficult journey. This is a chance to turn over a new leaf, start fresh, and create a new life to be your happiest, healthiest self. It’s important to embrace not only your newfound sobriety but also all the new opportunities that come with it. Simply being sober is not the […]
“Self-care” as well as “wellness” have become incredibly popular terms recently (almost catch phrases) but what do they actually mean? I guess, taken literally, it is quite simple – how do we take care of ourselves? I am all for long baths and essential oils (I revved up my diffuser before I started writing this!) […]
The internet is both a treasure trove of invaluable goodies and a dark morass of misinformation and ugliness. In that way it does not differ much from the “real world.” Knowing what to take and what to leave behind is the true skill one must acquire when navigating the world wide web. For those who […]
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