by Chris | Sep 10, 2025 | 12-Step Meetings, Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Codependence, Getting Sober
I’m a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Al-Anon, and Catholic in Recovery (CIR). As a Catholic, my recovery is inseparable from my faith, the sacraments, prayer, and the life of the Church. CIR has been a tremendous gift, allowing me to integrate the spiritual...
by Chris | Sep 3, 2025 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Family, Help from the Saints, Loved One of an Addict, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools
On my night table sits a small figurine of Saint Joseph sleeping. Over time, the figurine has become a symbol of safety for me. Each night before I go to sleep, I glance at it, pray, and let my heart rest. This is not how I used to feel about father figures. My...
by Chris | Aug 27, 2025 | General, Getting Sober, Spiritual Tools
I chose Saint Augustine as my confirmation saint because his story offers hope of sainthood to wild men like me and because of his motto: Caritas, Veritas, Unitas (Charity, Truth, Unity). He understood these must work in harmony to build God’s kingdom. Love without...
by Chris | Aug 20, 2025 | Compulsive Eating Behaviors, Getting Sober, Other Addictions, Spiritual Tools
I never imagined that God would use my theatre degree to save my life. Since I received my acting and directing training before Method Acting got its current bad reputation, I was trained in what’s called Stanislavski’s Method, which involves a number of exercises an...
by Chris | Aug 6, 2025 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Loved One of an Addict, Spiritual Tools
This past April, I traveled to Malvern, Pennsylvania, to speak at the Catholic in Recovery Women’s Retreat. I gave my testimony on Friday night, sharing from the depths of my heart—my childhood wounds, my healing through faith and the Twelve Steps, and the...
