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Announcing a new ebook about addiction and recovery.
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Does Getting Sober Improve Your Memory?
Alcoholism, black outs, and memory loss.
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Alcoholism and the Fear of Death
My sobriety attempts led to existential dread.
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I Got Sober, But I'm Still Angry
Learning to control my temper in recovery.
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November 2024

How I Quit Drinking
Going from a daily drinking habit to years of sobriety.
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How I Became an Alcoholic
I never suspected that I could develop such a strong addiction.
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Accepting the Things We Cannot Change
Sobriety might improve our lives, but it won't fix everything.
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Fighting Problems With Bigger Problems
Drinking was never a solution, so why did I tell myself it was?
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October 2024

Setting Boundaries in Sobriety
It's OK to ask your friends for help.
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Why I'm Still Writing About Addiction After Six Years
I've been writing about sobriety for far longer than I ever planned.
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How Sobriety Was Easier Than Expected
I was worried about a challenge that never came.
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When Recovering Alcoholics Tear Each Other Down
Just because someone quit drinking, it doesn't mean that they're a nice person.
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