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.
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The Mothers of Invention: Freak Out!. One of THE greatest, most game-changing albums of all time. Give it a listen some time. I’m not gonna tell you why, or admonish you for not giving it the effort. I’m just putting it out there, man, so you can make your own decision, come up with your […]
Read More It Can’t Happen Here…California 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 […]
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