Inspiration
The writer of this blog did at one time take heart in the notion that ‘laziness’ was a misnomer, a misdiagnosis; to be lazy was only and surely, it made such common sense, the outward appearance of paralytic anxiety. For indeed, anxiety can turn energy against itself and render it, by appearances, inert. However, if […]
Humiliation
There is a certain sort of person who prefers never to think of themselves as jealous. They might cop to envy, or admit that an aspect of someone else’s current circumstance is a goal they might one day like to achieve; but they will, in nearly every case, insist that the timing has not been […]
What If?
What if you had woken up this morning and walked out the front door naked, screaming bloody murder into the street? What if you had picked up the phone and called each of your loved ones, describing your sexual fantasies in increasingly vivid detail? What if you had driven your car into a crowd of […]
How are you feeling right now?
Are there any resentments amongst the feelings inside of you? Is one or more of them directed toward a person, walking around on the planet right now? What does it feel like? Does it feel like a nausea in your heart? In Latin, “sentire” means ‘to feel’. A ‘resentment’ then, might be understood as ‘a […]
The Interactive Guide to How Addiction Affects Relationships
Introduction: What is Addiction? Addiction is a chronic disease that impacts the brain. It is a complex condition with many components, including physical, psychological, and social factors. It is not just about drugs or alcohol. Many people become addicted to activities such as gambling, shopping, or sex. What Type of Relationships Are Most at Risk […]
Finding Your Higher Power
Have you found your higher power? Is it God, the ocean, or a doorknob? Or is it something else entirely? It is the opinion of the writer of this blog that the newcomer might very understandably feel nonplussed by the Big Book’s distinction between a God rooted in theological tradition, and a “higher power of […]
What’s Wrong with Alcoholics Anonymous?
The coffee in Alcoholics Anonymouse, it must be said, is uniformly terrible. Aside from this, one is hard-pressed to find its faults. Isn’t that exceptional? You might be inclined to levy accusations of bias, but let us look at it. This is not to say that the meetings of said group are not tedious, or […]
Why Sober Living is the Best Choice for Recovering Addicts
Why Sober Living is the Best Choice for Recovering Addicts Sober living homes are transitional residences that help recovering addicts adjust to life after rehab. When compared to other recovery options, such as sober apartments or group homes, sober living provides the best chance of maintaining sobriety. This is because it combines a safe and […]
Is Sobriety Boring You?
Just think: you could blow it all up right now. You could walk into a bar and the second that drink hits your throat, your life starts over. Your six months start over. Your two years. Your nine years. Just hit that joint and you’re free. You won’t have to carry this anymore, this responsibility. Because […]
Understanding Fentanyl and how it affects you.
The rise of Fentanyl use has fueled the Unites States opioid epidemic in recent years . The United States has reported over 90,000 opioid related overdoses from 2019 to 2022 with close to 56,000 of those deaths reported to involve synthetic opioids. Bringing awareness to this issue and understanding the feelings of someone who struggles […]