“This time of the year is really hard for me.”

I hear this from most of my clients who are in recovery, from friends, and even the barista who hands me my coffee at Starbucks. The chill in the air, light, powdery snowflakes, twinkling lights, and festive decorations at the mall all remind us: the holidays are coming! (more…)

Recovery is hard. I got clean and sober on October 15th, 2006. The truth is that while I’m 100% happier and healthier than I was when I was drinking and using, recovery still requires effort. Darn! (more…)