Do you believe that you’re forever destined to be an alcoholic, no matter what you do? If so, you’re not alone. Many people who struggle with addiction feel like they’re trapped by the label of “alcoholic,” and they believe that they can never truly recover. But here’s the thing: this…

Every day, someone in my comments online wants to type at the top of their lungs with absolute certainty that “Once in alcoholic, always in alcoholic”. “Once an addict, always an addict”. They believe so wholeheartedly and with absolute conviction that once you develop the “disease” of alcoholism that you…

Sobriety gives us the opportunity to thank our younger selves for struggling forward and putting us in a position to dramatically improve our lives. As we grow and change, it is important to show love, respect, and appreciation to the old version of ourselves that was capable of drinking excessive…

Drinking alcohol is often viewed as a way to unwind and relax, with many people believing that it can help them to be more present in the moment. However, the reality is that alcohol is a toxic substance that actually has the opposite effect on your mindfulness. When you drink…

Getting and staying sober is difficult, but it’s not impossible. Discover the power of alternative methods for achieving sobriety and learn 5 specific steps to take if you’re struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. If you’re struggling with addiction, you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with substance abuse, and…

If you repeat anything fifty times, it will get ingrained in your mind. It will stay with you forever in your memory in the physical form of sulci and fissures. (Those grooves in your brain) Count the number of times you’ve lifted a glass to your lips and drank from…

My last drink was 2 shots of vodka at 9am. Only a few hours before I turned bright yellow and began throwing up blood. That was July 17, 2017. I’ve not had a drink since and haven’t come close to relapsing. How can that be possible? It’s because I’m certain…

Even though I haven’t had a drink in five years and have developed one of the most effective sobriety programs in years, people are always telling me to join Alcoholics Anonymous again. To “hit AA,” they say. To that, I say, “NO!” In the thirty days I was there, four…

When the sponsor in an AA program drinks themselves to death, it might leave the sponsee feeling hopeless and in need of some kind of resolution, although this is rarely discussed. Daily, people who are sponsored by members in AA commit suicide or lose their lives in alcohol-related accidents. Because…