How Do You Switch Sponsors?
My Experience Switching Sponsors My first sponsor had around six months when she started taking me through the twelve-steps. Despite not having a ton of time, she’d been through her steps, had a spiritual experience, and was ready to spread a message of hope and...
Stepping Over the Bodies: Relapse & Recovery
What Do I Do If a Loved One Relapses? Relapse is a part of recovery. It’s an unfortunate part, but a part nonetheless. It’s like the sky being blue, grass being green, or Taco Bell being the tastiest fast food. Addicts and alcoholics relapse. It’s that simple. So,...
How to Gain & Keep Emotional Sobriety
Emotional Sobriety: A Four Letter Word? Ah, emotional sobriety! I’ve written about it before, I’m writing about it now, and you best believe I’ll write about it in the future. That’s because this tricky little idea encapsulates, in my opinion, the rest of the program....