In early sobriety, there’s a loneliness no one really talks about. It’s not just about missing people. It’s missing the version of yourself you thought…
Sometimes it’s not denial that keeps people from seeking help. It’s fear of the unknown. You might already know you need help. You might even…
If you’re newly sober and feel more confused than healed, this is for you. You might be doing all the “right” things—staying clean, attending meetings,…
After I relapsed at 90 days, I stood in my kitchen holding two names: my therapist and the detox center. I didn’t know who to…
I used to tell people it was “just anxiety.” I said it so often it became a reflex. If I snapped at someone? “Sorry, I’m…
What if the medication you trust the most is the one quietly holding you hostage? That’s the dilemma facing many high-functioning adults who use benzodiazepines—commonly…
Relapsing after a period of sobriety can feel like hitting the ground harder than the first time. You’re not naïve anymore. You know what recovery…
There are days in early recovery that no one prepares you for. The days when the house is too quiet. When your phone doesn’t buzz.…
It doesn’t always look like rock bottom. For many people—especially those who’ve tried treatment before and walked away thinking, “That didn’t help,” or “I guess…
You’ve been holding a lot. Maybe no one else knows how much. Some days you’re firing on all cylinders—hardly sleeping, full of ideas, suddenly making…