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, […]
Read More My PaganismSo, about this recovery thing… When I first started this blog a year ago, I was nearing the completion of my Masters in Addiction Studies. I figured that a graduate degree, along with 24 years of long-term recovery qualified me to make some observations about recovery. Most of my observations were pretty critical: the cult […]
Read More About that recovery…The writer defends their limited social media engagement, citing a focus on completing a master’s degree in Addictions Studies and their dedication to academic success, illustrated by their struggle with Statistics. They critique a study on music’s effects, feeling insulted by the negative portrayal of heavy-metal music. They assert the importance of cultural sensitivity and defy academic and professional condescension.
Read More Rats and Anthrax: Science at its WorstThe only problem is, they did absolutely nothing to prepare me for the dark underbelly of what can go on in 12 step meetings…
Read More Anger- Part IThis is the excerpt for your very first post.
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