Step 1: Acknowledgment of Chaos
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” –Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous There are very few things in life more terrifying than not being in…
Time to Resume.
Writing causes a person to slow down, to think about what they are saying, to reflect on what they have said, and be contemplative about what they are going to say in the future.
Joe
“Joe. My name is Joe. I’ve been here 8 days, and they want to kick me out tomorrow. I have a condition that I can’t get medicine for, and before…
My Affair.
I’m married and have been for 13 years. I love my wife, care deeply about her, and want to spend the rest of my life with her. I made myself…
What Do YOU want?
I have had to grow up, and will continue that growth process until I can’t any longer. I still want the same two things. I want to be healthy. I…
Confidential Confidence
I lacked confidence, in almost everything that I was said to be good at. I lacked confidence in my faith, lacked confidence in my abilities, and lacked confidence in my…
The Day I Bought Meth
I could see desperation in her eyes. She needed something, anything to give her life again. I’m an alcoholic, not a drug addict, and so the title is confusing to…
Disillusioned Joker
“All right kids, it’s break time.” These were some of my favorite words in outpatient treatment. It meant that we would keep discussing life, on life’s terms. I met her…
