creative recovery

  • White Flag in the Void: A Recovery Poem

    The poem explores themes of despair and invisibility, depicting a struggle against overwhelming pain and a sense of loss. The speaker feels overlooked and misunderstood, expressing how their suffering is appropriated by others. Ultimately, they resign to their fate, embodying… Continue reading

    White Flag in the Void: A Recovery Poem
  • When No One’s Watching: How writing music helped save me.

    Ross Hopman reflects on his experiences in recovery through music and self-discovery. Attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings inspired him to confront his emotions and express them creatively. His songs, released under the moniker Civil Brother, offer a raw and honest portrayal… Continue reading

    When No One’s Watching: How writing music helped save me.
  • Cycle of Light and Shadow: A Recovery Poem 

    The piece by William Christian juxtaposes a bright, cheerful exterior with a dark, haunting interior. As the narrator moves through a dank space filled with troubling memories and eerie sounds, a sense of isolation emerges. Ultimately, a loudspeaker interrupts the… Continue reading

    Cycle of Light and Shadow: A Recovery Poem