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...
“Surrender, Surrender, but don’t give yourself away, hey, hey” When I was introduced to recovery and the 12 steps, I only knew that surrender was the name of my favorite Cheap Trick song. I had been hustling and grinding through life for forty years with no clue how...
