Relations in the First Year of Sobriety I’m told no big changes in my first sober year… Just meetings and service, no
Dear Alcohol, Its time to say goodbye you duplicitous thief. We’ve had some great times man, no doubt about it. You
Author: Haylee T. Hey there, you remember me I’m lil ole crystal. Chrystal meth yep that’s me . You were told
Feelings It’s November 18. I have just left detox facility for at least the fourth time. I’ve been to rehab six
Author: Ron H. Excuse me, but I think someone needs to be in charge here. Who needs to be in charge? If I
Equilibrium, Truth, and Hope: What It's Like to Be a Writer in Recovery We speak to four accomplished writers about their writing
Creativity Can Play an Important Role in Addiction Recovery A novelist in recovery said he believed drinking made him a better
The Power of Imagination in Psychotherapy Therapy emphasises the importance of exploring our minds, seeking truth or clarity and uncovering our past.
Tennessee Williams, F Scott Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Cheever, Carver, Berryman… Six giants of American literature – and all addicted to alcohol.
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
Every addict is an egomaniac with an inferiority complex. I’m no different. The first flight had been cancelled. Two hours before
When Sorority Noise sang, "Just last week, I slept 8 hours total. I barely sleep." I felt that. Back when I
When Wolf Parade sang, "I keep my head up tight. I make my plans at night. And I don't sleep,
One of my favorite writers of all-time was an underrated talent behind the likes of Parks and Recreation, Eastbound and
