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    Thanks to Jodie G. for submitting this piece. So, I woke up today (my usual cheerful self in the mornings?), letting

    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

    You were the only one there when no one was. You were the only thing to take away the pain. You numbed me. You

    Author: Allyson It’s the nature of the beast That turns lions into cowards Relationships soured They say Just take it day by day Hour by hour But

    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

    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.

    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

    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,

    I was never high enough. My body defied odds of survival. A regular EF5 tornado. He was my treatment center roommate

    One of my favorite writers of all-time was an underrated talent behind the likes of Parks and Recreation, Eastbound and