Personal Essays

Awakening the Fire Within: Recovery, Rage, and the Power of Voice

Recently, someone pointed out that “rage” is hidden in “courage.” Finding my rage, I discovered courage—the courage to be.

Feb 3 •

When I Stopped Trying to Fit In and Learned to Belong

Navigating friendships in sobriety

Jan 29 •

Kimberly Kearns

Three Decades and Counting: A Life Transformed by Sobriety

37 years of growth, gratitude, and community

Jan 27 •

Alcohol, ADHD, Autism, and OCD: A Recipe for Disaster

“Two cans of Tennent’s Super and a packet of neurodivergences, please.”

Jan 22 •

Nick Dean - Neurokindness

Breaking the Cycle: A Journey Beyond Alcohol

From family shadows to personal recovery

Jan 20 •

Lene Wipplinger

Everything Is Happening For Me

Embracing life’s challenges and finding strength in sobriety

Jan 15 •

Rosemary Writes & Recovers

The Relief of Grief

How I use grief as a recovery tool

Jan 13 •

Allison Deraney

From Hell to Happiness: How Mindfulness Delivered Me From My Addiction

Trauma and substance abuse often go hand in hand, and my case was no exception.

Jan 6 •

Gabriel Solomon

Getting & Staying Sober During the Holidays

When You’re Done, You’re Done

Dec 23, 2024 •

Kristen Crocker

Redefining Sobriety: Staying Steady & Ready for the Next Right Thing

How to get back on track after a relapse or slip

Dec 16, 2024 •

Jo Christian (they/them)

From Dying of Thirst to Flourishing in Sobriety

Finding hope, healing, and renewal through the small but powerful lessons of everyday life

Dec 9, 2024 •

Michelle Neeling

Reclaiming Fun & Rediscovering Joy in Sobriety

How Adele’s “I Drink Wine” helped me unearth my inner child and embrace life without alcohol

Dec 4, 2024 •

Margaret🌹Keane

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