Relapsing With The Blood Of Christ
April was one of my favorite times of the year when I was using. I loved having the weather heat up and enjoying an ice-cold beer by the pool,...
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Passover in Recovery: When Four Glasses of Wine Becomes Four Glasses of Grape Juice
When I was a kid, every Passover we had at least three seders: one with family friends, one with my mom’s side of the family, and one with my...
Give the Gift of Sobriety
Gift giving doesn’t have to be limited to flashy jewelry or the latest in blood soaked video games. A more meaningful and longer lived...
Surviving Halloween Sober
It’s almost October 31st and you’re still in your first year of sobriety, what are you supposed to do? For avid Halloween party animals this can...
A MerryJuana Christmas
On December 9th, a narcotic detective in the Rhineland Palatine area in Germany arrested a Berlin hippy when they discovered a peculiar Christmas...
How to Survive the Holiday Season with Your Sanity and Sobriety
Oh no! Here it comes again: THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Do you have fond memories of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, creamy eggnog, and yuletide cheer?...
Holiday Tips for Dealing with the Family Alcoholic or Addict
Holidays are a joyous and memorable time, bringing families and friends together to celebrate. Of course, these holidays are also filled with food,...