Life After Addiction
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Life After Addiction: Finding Thrill Without Alcohol
The author reflects on their transition from substance dependence to sobriety, initially fearing a boring life without alcohol and drugs. Over time, they discovered new joys in experiences like concerts, sporting events, and gatherings, realizing sobriety enhances life’s vibrancy. Their… Continue reading
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Finding Freedom: Overcoming Addiction and Embracing Honesty
Guest Contributor – Linda Arenz Shaffer The guilt and shame, the dry heaves, the obsessions for more cocaine and whiskey, the hurt feelings of friends, the wrecked cars, the blacked-out nights, the bewilderment. Hitting bottom 38 years ago at age… Continue reading
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Letting Go: A Parent’s Journey as Kids Grow Up
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo There’s something surreal about watching your youngest kid go off to college. My heart is full of conflicting emotions. The pride I feel is overwhelming, but there’s also this undercurrent of something deeper, something more… Continue reading
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Embracing Mindfulness: Overcoming the Burden of ‘Should’
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo Staying in the moment is something I work on every day. Practicing mindfulness makes everything more manageable, less stressful, and more fulfilling. It forces me to slow down. It allows me to appreciate what’s right… Continue reading
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Colonoscopy Countdown: A Sobering Reminder
The author reflects on their journey of long-term recovery from alcoholism, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging one’s addiction and the ongoing challenges it presents. They humorously note how certain experiences, like preparing for a colonoscopy, remind them of their identity… Continue reading
