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#advice

Is relapse always a part of recovery?

The inaccurate truth of recovery slogans and how to get out of cartoon quicksand.

Jun 26 •

How do I stay sober on vacation with my wine-loving friends?

You're allowed to poop out of parties.

Jun 19 •

Old-timers in AA imply I don't "qualify"

The only desire for membership is a desire to stop drinking. If you understand that, you understand the Program better than your naysayers do.

May 22 •

How can I talk to a heavy drinker and chaos agent without losing my mind?

When someone is convinced that everyone else is to blame for their problems, there can be more value in asking questions than stating facts.

May 8 •

Is there life after AA?

You may not need to attend Alcoholics Anonymous forever, but maintaining a support system is never a bad idea.

Apr 17 •

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#thoughts

Why are courts still sentencing people to AA meetings?

I see a criminal justice system taking the lazy way out.

Jun 12 •

Are anyone's drinking dreams actually fun?

Relapse dreams are a literal nightmare, which is precisely what makes them great.

May 29 •

The possibility of spectacular failure

The Serenity Prayer is annoyingly useful, even for grumpy agnostics like me.

May 15 •

On birds, murder mysteries, and perspective

A story about books and birds and—if you indulge me—recovery and life stuff, too.

Apr 24 •

Staying sober with a medication I was told to avoid

What's true for one person in recovery is rarely true for everyone in recovery.

Apr 10 •

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