My Experiences In Early Recovery and Sobriety
My first time getting clean and sober involved bouncing off a rock bottom almost entirely of my own making ....
Rock Bottom: My Lowest Points in Addiction That Led Me Into Recovery
I first heard rapper Eminem's song “Rock Bottom” when I was roughly 12 years old. Even at 12, his words resonated with me ....
How I Got Started Using Drugs and Drinking at 12 Years Old
It all started off innocent enough, or at least so I thought. However, at age 35, 23 years wiser than I was when I picked up my first drink ...
I’ve Tried the 12-Step Program, But What About Other Alternative/Unconventional Treatment Options?
As a member of a 12-step program, as well as one who spent time at a treatment facility for alcohol and drug use ...
How Sobriety Changed My Dating Life
The first time in sobriety that I kissed someone, I couldn’t stop laughing. At the time, it felt so unnatural ...
Trauma’s Role in My Alcohol Addiction
People often ask me, “Were you born an alcoholic?” I’ve never known the answer. In fact, I don’t think that answer exists ....