The nice people at Talk Radio London invited me to share how I quit my drink problem on the Sam Delaney program. I was flattered, nervous, and ???? percent sober. Hell, I wasn't even that manic. None of that was enough to filter my … [Read more...] about Sobriety Milestone: I got kicked off talk radio for profanity
Archives for May 2017
79 Days Sober: Fighting Addiction with Military Strategies
The more I learn about sobriety - the more I see two different fronts in my battle against addiction. The short-term (don't drink) and the long-term (do recovery). Abstaining from the chemical alcohol. This is the battle for psychical … [Read more...] about 79 Days Sober: Fighting Addiction with Military Strategies
I was a pastor and mental health hater (when my religion was spreading stigma against mental illness)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I've seen many tweets about ending the stigma around mental illness. It's all very inspiring, but I remember when I was on the other side of this issue. Not so long ago, I was one of those jerks … [Read more...] about I was a pastor and mental health hater (when my religion was spreading stigma against mental illness)
78 Days Sober: The Addict’s Anti-Prayer (How to Trash Talk Addiction)
I'm learning to be spiritual again, mostly through the serenity prayer and trying to live out Jesus' golden rule. I believe in a higher power, but that hasn't made me forget the lower power of addiction that I used to … [Read more...] about 78 Days Sober: The Addict’s Anti-Prayer (How to Trash Talk Addiction)
Day 77 (11 Weeks Sober) My New Alcohol Craving Contract
I'm a slow learner. With my recovery, I sometimes think "abstaining from alcohol" is all the strategy I need. I'm learning that's not enough. Most days I'm rock solid. Only 3 times in 77 days has desire for alcohol felt strong enough … [Read more...] about Day 77 (11 Weeks Sober) My New Alcohol Craving Contract
76 Days Sober: 4 reasons I finally took my bipolar meds (Depakote ER 500mg)
They are big and nasty ????. I don't believe in magic pills, but I'm hoping this might do something. Even if it's only a minor help to get my emotions under control. It's been 18 days since the diagnosis - rapid cycling mood disorder. … [Read more...] about 76 Days Sober: 4 reasons I finally took my bipolar meds (Depakote ER 500mg)