When the pandemic first hit, the transition to working from home seemed like a blessing. For the first time in my career, I had free time to hang out with my kids, catch up on Netflix with my wife and even sneak in a game or two on the Xbox. I’m not going to lie....

I remember being in a place in my active addiction where I literally was puppeted by demons. I engaged with them and became comfortable yet with a healthy fear of them. No, this was not Halloween people! The monsters were in my head and around me everyday. This was...

The disease of addiction runs in my family. Both my mother and my father had addictive personalities. My father struggled with alcoholism and my mother was an impulsive shopper. Growing up with addictive parents, I swore I would never be like them. Seeing firsthand...

The desire of perfection Fear of rejection Simply vanish, With the devil’s injection. But the unknowing progression- Of compulsion, O b s e s s i o n A simple misdirection, Of internal self-deflection. Now needles have my attention, And I’m its possession. This wasn’t...

As the summer kicks into high gear, it’s an amazing time to partake in tons of fun outdoor activities with friends and family. But to those who are in early recovery, experiencing the summer months in sobriety for the first time can also present many challenges. When...

Recovery is a process accessible to any one of us if we are willing to surrender. Accepting help along the way and practicing an attitude of gratitude free from complaint.    Always looking to see how we can contribute to the solution rather than live in the problem. ...