Thanks to Jodie G. for submitting this piece. So, I woke up today (my usual cheerful self in the mornings?), letting
Five Mindfulness Practices to Step Up Your Recovery Ready to take your recovery from alcohol and drug addiction to a whole
Author: Torious W. Aspirations of a better life, one without drugs and alcohol, one without strife. Spirits high, heart in the
What is a Recovery Journey? It's both an individual story of your personal journey from addiction to recovery and a communal story that relates to the
Feelings It’s November 18. I have just left detox facility for at least the fourth time. I’ve been to rehab six
Author: Samuel W. Asselstine I wait for her as the sun rises high, She is not here, I see her from afar, She is
Tennessee Williams, F Scott Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Cheever, Carver, Berryman… Six giants of American literature – and all addicted to alcohol.
Creativity Can Play an Important Role in Addiction Recovery A novelist in recovery said he believed drinking made him a better
Equilibrium, Truth, and Hope: What It's Like to Be a Writer in Recovery We speak to four accomplished writers about their writing
The Power of Imagination in Psychotherapy Therapy emphasises the importance of exploring our minds, seeking truth or clarity and uncovering our past.
I open my eyes and am terrified by what I see. I am trapped and don’t know where I am supposed
In a room where whispers cling to the walls, A figure collapses as the darkness calls. Windows to the soul, reflecting the
What are you burning I think it's your soul You're breathing in smoke That won't fill the hole And when you breathe out Your chemical
Theft by Deception Welcome to Hell I feel like Heaven I’ll feed your head with lies Just one more time, you won’t die It was
Theft by Deception Welcome to Hell I feel like Heaven I’ll feed your head with lies Just one more time, you won’t die It was
Every addict is an egomaniac with an inferiority complex. I’m no different. The first flight had been cancelled. Two hours before
One of my favorite writers of all-time was an underrated talent behind the likes of Parks and Recreation, Eastbound and
On a given day, I might take 70 mg of Adderall to stay alert, focused, and energized for the duration
