You’ve been down this road before- you know you need help, but it’s never worked. You’ve burned bridges with the people who you think could…
You know the scene in James Cameron’s The Abyss where Ed Harris’s character has to hold his wife down as she drowns herself so that…
We all need reminders sometimes. Especially if you’ve been sober for a decent while, attended countless AA meetings, and grew up a little since your problem days.…
Let’s get one thing straight: relapse happens. It’s not taboo or unspeakable and to think so actually increases the chance of relapse occurring. Relapse happens…
Business trips happen all the time. Your boss might want you at a conference, meeting clients, or doing sales. It’s a little tricky going out…
Strange that after all these years, the scent of your first love’s perfume STILL raises the hair on the back of your neck. Or maybe…
To my loving family, I’m so sorry. I messed up and I didn’t realize it until now. The pain, agony you must be in…it’s my…
People can sometimes interpret their addiction as a phase and not a disease. This might result in a relapse. Why is it a disease? Addiction is just…
We’ve all heard the ignorant line dripping with condescension, “Oooh, poor baby, was that a trigger for you? Grow up and deal with it! The…
Social gatherings are hard when you’re trying to stay sober. The anticipation of people drinking or smoking can trigger anyone…but there are ways to prevent yourself from…