Anger In Early Sobriety… Fast talkers can puff up the pink cloud you’re surfing in early sobriety. In moments of despondency, they can inject you with much needed hope and emotional fuel. They can inspire you with motivational speeches, fiery body gestures, and clever catch … Read More

Do I Need To Identify As An Alcoholic? Want to be surprised? A damn label seems to keep more people trapped in the drinking cycle than the damage caused by the sauce. What’s so atrocious about the label, alcoholic? Well, opinions soar! For some, the … Read More

In AA’s First Five Years Lois W., wife of AA’s co-founder, Bill W., recalls the time in AA when there were few members and no Big Book. Copyright © AA Grapevine, Inc, January 1967 Read More

If you’re asking this question regarding your drinking habits you’re already in over your head. For example, if the clever Narcotics Anonymous slogan, “One is too many and a thousand is never enough,” punches you square in the heart chakra, there is likely no coming … Read More

How To Say No To Free Drinks One of the most common questions I receive is, “how do I say no to free drinks?” Usually the scene that plays in the questioner’s head is a dashing night out, sober and motivated, having a good time … Read More

A Shared Space At The Flea Market It was a quiet little Saturday.  The kids and I were hanging out, bored, eager to find something to placate our restless spirits.  My oldest daughter caught my gaze and said rather curiously, “daddy, why are we here … Read More