Heavy Recovery: Minus one
All I know for sure is that the alcohol no longer worked, which is a horrifying thing for any addict.
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30 Years of Heavy Recovery: Introduction
In Heavy Recovery, the author reflects on the challenging but fascinating journey that transformed them from an addict to a counsellor. Besides sharing their struggle with substance abuse and rescue by 12-step program, they assert a critical stance towards traditional recovery approaches. The author aims to share their unorthodox perspective on recovery through a series of upcoming blog posts, emphasizing the crucial role of music in their sobriety journey.
Read More 30 Years of Heavy Recovery: IntroductionCalifornia Sober-an opinion
In the meantime, anyone practicing California Sober has my support. Whatever it takes to keep you alive, and keeps your future more hopeful. Anytime a human being can move from certain death behavior to something that is at least moderately less harmful, I wholeheartedly support that person.
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I have a diagnosis of PTSD. I don’t agree with the diagnosis, but I have had two highly skilled therapists confirm it. The thing is, I’ve treated members of the armed services and first responders who had true, no kidding PTSD. I feel that my diagnosis somehow belittles theirs, and for that reason and that […]
Read More Yob: Our Raw HeartMy Paganism
When I was 14 years old, my parents had a party. I remember one of the guests coming up and telling me I should go for a walk because I have too much energy to just sit around. Her name was Buff, and that night began my informal training in the Art of the Wise, […]
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