Ambivalence
I never liked the expression "rock bottom." Maybe because I recognized that believing things couldn't possibly get worse is a myth. Saying so, saying "this is my rock bottom" feels…
Stoicism
I used to think "stoicism" meant to endure challenges and hardships with a "stiff upper lip." But someone in one of my meetings mentioned how the Stoic philosophy had helped…
Simple, Not Easy
Getting sober is simple. You want to be sober? Don't drink. Staying sober can be difficult, for some of us. Life is frequently hard. If you're fortunate, you have enough…
Coming Out
Maybe the only thing harder than admitting to yourself that you have a problem with alcohol is admitting it to people you know professionally. Most of the people closest to…