Celebrating 19 Years Sober in a year unlike any other

It was the first day that I didn't drink for the last time (I hope). Did you follow that? October 4, 2001 was far from my last rehab, dry run, committed stay anywhere, but it somehow stuck that time. I was in a rehab in Wisconsin and I was full of shame once again because …

18 Years of Something Like Recovery

I've been sober a long time now. Hell, I've been sober longer than I was drinking. I've been in recovery - true recovery - quite a few years less than those 18 years. I have slipped in and out of true recovery quite often through the years. My recovery looks different than yours and his …

A Star is Born – a love story of alcohol and addiction

Sheila and I went to see A Star is Born recently. If you haven't seen the film yet or you don't want to know what happens, STOP READING HERE. If you have seen it or don't care about spoilers, read on. Oh my goodness. I knew what was coming. I knew the story and what …