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Understanding Drunk Dreams in Sobriety
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo The Dream It always starts the same. I’m walking into CVS, picking up something for my wife or daughters—completely normal dad stuff. Then I wander down the cold medicine aisle, and there it is: NyQuil.… Continue reading
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How Sobriety Transforms Gratitude This Thanksgiving
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo Today, I’m not just thankful—I’m grateful. Sobriety has taught me the difference. Thankfulness is noticing the good things around you; gratitude is feeling it deep down and recognizing how much you’ve grown because of those… Continue reading
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How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Alcohol
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo Feel that chill in the air? Thanksgiving is upon us. The remnants of Jack O’ Lanterns are being swapped out for pinecone wreaths, and the unmistakable “Gobble Gobble!” energy fills the air. For many, Thanksgiving… Continue reading
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Breaking the Stigma: Addressing the Modern Mental Health Crisis
Contributing Writer – Merrit Hartblay Mental health has become one of the most pressing public health issues of the 21st century. The increasing prevalence of mental health problems worldwide is a multifaceted issue, driven by a combination of societal, environmental,… Continue reading
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Sobriety vs. Snacks: Why Can’t I Stop Eating Like I Drank?
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo I’ve done hard things in my life. Getting sober was one of them. I had to hit AA meetings every day. It required diving into the 12 steps. I had to face the absolute cesspool… Continue reading
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The Impact of Addiction on Families
Guest Contributor – Christle Henzel A Sister’s Silent Battle I was 17 years old, and it was 3 a.m. I stared at the ceiling. Where is he? Please, God, let him be okay. I tried to count to keep the… Continue reading
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The Addiction Gremlin: Finding Liberation Through Self-Awareness
Guest Contributor – Stuart Adam We are here to have experiences our soul signs up for so that we can learn, grow, and remember our truth. Becoming addicted and then transcending addiction was one of the most powerful and enlightening… Continue reading
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Coping Strategies for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a significant type of depression that typically emerges in fall and winter, impacting mood and energy due to reduced sunlight. It’s more common among women and individuals in northern climates. Managing SAD involves light therapy,… Continue reading
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How Quitting Alcohol Changed My Life
Guest Contributor – Mike Seilback Like many Gen X/Millennials (someone said I am a Xennial?), I grew up through my teens and twenties binge drinking on weekend nights. At that time, the routine included pregame drinks, all night of drinking,… Continue reading
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Understanding Harm Reduction in Recovery
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo I’ve been in recovery since 2010. But I didn’t even know what “harm reduction” was until I started my new career as a peer advocate a year and a half ago. Since then, I’ve learned… Continue reading
