Recovery Bytes

Looking back on my relationship with my first sponsor, there is one thing he said to me that resonates loudest:  “Nothing is more difficult for

When I went to my first NA meeting, I immediately felt comfortable.  That same meeting became my home group when I had 30 days clean,

My first sponsor and I quickly formed a friendship in recovery.  Not only did he walk me through the Steps, but he also listened to

At the age of 21 I found myself riding a Greyhound bus under the influence of many substances and there had never been a clearer sign that my

Since I was old enough to ponder it (like 20 billion human brothers and sisters before me), I have always been obsessed, disheartened and confused

I’ve come to understand that my fears are just random feelings using me for target practice.  I’ve also come to understand that my fears are

Today is my friend Ellen’s 24th sober anniversary.  We have been friends for 22 years.  In dog years, that’s about 88.  I met Ellen when

First thought wrongMaybe I’ll have a little.First thought wrong,I think I’ve figured out the riddle.First thought wrong,I’ll only have one shot.First thought wrong,It’s how I’ve

I was sober for 20 years when I relapsed.  After going to school to receive my CAC, I figured I knew it all and didn’t

Drinking to live Chained in pain Until I die It’s a long road No end in sight An alternative path Treatment Terror Rollercoaster ride –

This Too Shall Pass I definitely use this saying the most when I am stressed and anxious. I catch myself at least a dozen times

January 7, 1985, is a date that will be forever embedded in my memory.  Sitting in the emergency room of a hospital in the Bronx,

This is extremely difficult for me to do, but I have to let you go.  You have served me well for many, many years, or

You Are Not Alone When I am stressed, lonely, and feeling unique, like no one could possibly understand what I am going through, it helps

The Dark Corners of my mind bring me unwanted memories Of dimly lit, smoke-filled rooms charged with despair, remorse Tall stools to sit on, amber

At the suggestion of my sponsor, I joined the same home group that he was a member of. I attended my first business meeting after

I decided that as part of my spiritual recovery I wanted to “clean up” my language. I profess to being a fan of the 4-letter

As the new year approaches many people begin to think about making New Year’s resolutions. Some actually accomplish them. Most are neglected and forgotten by

It’s a little known fact that 10% of the toys made by Santa’s elves do not pass quality control inspection.  This is a story about

I have been wondering about who started this business about giving Christmas presents and decided it was those three wise men who traveled to Bethlehem.