Originally published at WorkIt Health When I think back to early recovery, the thought of reaching a month, 6 months, a year seemed insurmountable. I had …
Sobriety & Recovery
As I wound my car along the familiar route to work this morning, I felt the completely unprovoked tears welling up. I felt them start …
Sometimes I just forget. I honestly just forget that I’m sober. To some people, this may sound dangerous, almost like I’ve let my focus slip. …
This was originally published at Addictioncenter.com Even though it is 2017, the concern of stigma is alive and well when it comes to addiction. Stigmas, …
This was originally published at The Fix. I’ve always had a bad habit of checking my phone when I wake up in the middle of …
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This was originally published at The Fix. A few weeks ago, I stood in front of my fridge with an unopened bottle of beer in …
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When people find out I am sober, they often ask questions—typically some variation of “But don’t you ever want to drink?” Questions are OK with …
This was originally published at The Recovery Village For much of my life, I have struggled with depression. Depression is a frustrating disorder to be …
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This was originally published in the Echo Press A few weeks ago, I went on a trip to New York City with some of my …
This was originally published at The Recovery Village. For as long as I can remember, anxiety has been a part of my life. In situations …
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