I was never one to make New Year’s Resolutions, nor did I celebrate New Year’s Eve. I derided New Year’s Eve as “Amateur Night”; a time when non-serious drinkers drank too much and were sick the next day. This year seems different, because I am old, and my wife,...
Introduction Recovery from addiction is a journey that often feels daunting and isolating. One of the most powerful antidotes to this isolation is sponsorship—a unique support system that fosters connection, and accountability. Sponsorship is not just a tool in...
An Army of One In the 90’s the United States Army had a recruiting campaign entitled “An Army of One.” It was supposed to appeal to the individualism of Gen Y. The campaign failed miserably and was soon discarded. Despite the campaign’s short lifespan, its...
My last drunk happened about as far from home as you can get. It was a wild two-day blackout bender in Sri Lanka. Yes, Sri Lanka. When I finally emerged from it, I had that familiar feeling many people with a drinking problem know well — the sense that things had gone...
Introduction: Why Sponsorship Matters in A.A. Recovery from alcoholism isn’t a solo journey, it’s a path best traveled with guidance, support, and the wisdom of people who have walked it before. In Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), sponsorship stands out as one of the most...
I have been given the opportunity to be a part of a group participating in what has been named, “The 90 Days Retreat.” It is an online group designed to cover several modules in the areas of self-growth. The first module being all about self-worth. Cue the heavy...
