We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction; that our lives had become unmanageable: In this step, you face the
A better way of life awaits us all. Many of us were cast aside innocents. Eventually we put trust in false elixirs that
Guess it’s been a dark ride here, Cause I’m not sure where I’ve been. I got lost in all the
An alternative to guns. A shiny marble stole my heart as it landed into a shrapnel crater The joy it brought me
Thanks to Jodie G. for submitting this piece. So, I woke up today (my usual cheerful self in the mornings?), letting
Creativity Can Play an Important Role in Addiction Recovery A novelist in recovery said he believed drinking made him a better
Tennessee Williams, F Scott Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Cheever, Carver, Berryman… Six giants of American literature – and all addicted to alcohol.
The Power of Imagination in Psychotherapy Therapy emphasises the importance of exploring our minds, seeking truth or clarity and uncovering our past.
Equilibrium, Truth, and Hope: What It's Like to Be a Writer in Recovery We speak to four accomplished writers about their writing
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
Bright age of 16, year 11 ahead them gcses staring down at me im dead poppin pillies like they were harmless but struggled with
Every addict is an egomaniac with an inferiority complex. I’m no different. The first flight had been cancelled. Two hours before
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
On a given day, I might take 70 mg of Adderall to stay alert, focused, and energized for the duration
