by Chris | Oct 27, 2021 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Family, Loved One of an Addict, Therapy
I’ve learned through ACA (Adult Children of an Alcoholic) recovery that growing up in a dysfunctional home actually gave me a form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, thanks to recent research into this phenomenon there are many resources available to...
by Chris | Oct 20, 2021 | First Step, Getting Sober, Mercy, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments
Step Five: “Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” My journey into a lasting and more abundant sober life coincided with my diving deeper into my Catholic faith. I had been in, out of, and around AA for 14 years. But...
by Chris | Oct 6, 2021 | Addiction, Getting Sober, Spiritual Tools
During my own recovery, I have found C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters to be particularly useful in navigating the emotional fallout from a relapse as well as an aid during periods of temptation. The Screwtape Letters is a fictional work detailing a collection of...
by Chris | Sep 30, 2021 | Personal Testimonies, Personal Testimony
As a drummer, Trevor grew up idolizing some of the greatest drummers in the music business. And while he admired their sheer musical talent, many of them weren’t exactly the best role models in other ways. “From a younger age my idols were drummers but some of...
by Chris | Sep 29, 2021 | 12-Step Sponsorship, Eighth Step, Getting Sober, Ninth Step, Sponsorship/Mentorship, The Twelve Steps
I’ve written about how going it alone in recovery without support, guidance, and direction from a sponsor for a ninth-step amends process led to my relapse and the demoralization of myself and those around me. This humiliating experience was necessary for me to let go...
