Since writing about gratitude in August, I’ve experienced plenty of uncomfortable emotions that felt far from gratitude like grief,...

Cultivating gratitude is a radical practice of carving light in a world that’s filled with ever-increasing uncertainty and fear. The...

We are at a watershed moment encircled by the tense climate of the global pandemic and greater attention towards systemic racial violence...

Getting sober was my first step into self-care. I recall countless other intentions and attempts at solitary self-help when I was in the...

It is often said that being in active addiction is a full-time job: the energy funneled into fantasizing, procuring, using, and...

It’s a privilege to be able to continue on the path of recovery in sickness and in health, through misfortune and advancement, and down...

I had sober sex for the first time. I didn’t completely lose it when someone cut me off on the train. These aren’t the sort of recovery...

Coming up on six years sober from alcohol and drugs, I’ve grown in many ways that make holidays feel more manageable and...

Generally speaking, I live my life with dignity, self respect, responsibility, and care. I like to be in healthy relationships with my...

This month marks the 30th anniversary of Recovery Month, a national observance held every September to raise awareness about the fact...

Early recovery from a substance use disorder can be challenging for anyone, but perhaps not more so than for the countless students in...

Many people in recovery from alcohol and/or drug use remember those early days in sobriety when we were convinced the party was over. No...

Recovery from addiction is a life-long journey. As such, it’s critical that we continue to practice our program regularly in order to...

Relapse is a significant part of my recovery story. I first tried to get sober in AA in late 2006 and since then, have had more 90-day...

In the spirit of self-preservation, an essential part of my recovery has been learning how to practice healthy boundaries with myself and...

The urge to self-medicate is a habit shared by almost everyone who suffers from addiction. It is an urge which drives us to quiet...

Many people in recovery fear or even loathe drugs and alcohol. Go to any recovery fellowship meeting or scroll through posts on...

During active addiction, I wasn’t a fan of big holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukkah. To me and my addiction, holidays and...

Thanksgiving is a unique holiday. On most American holidays, we exchange gifts with loved ones, celebrate in reverie, or commemorate a...

In the summer of 2018, my 2 year sobriety anniversary was approaching, and I was feeling good. I had celebrated 2 years of continuous...