Jamie Amos / The Neutral Ground
Floating Toward Freedom
Lisa Laughnan / Hope Fiend Addiction/Recovery
I have been out of jail for 11 months now and I have come farther in those months than I have in the whole 35 years of my life.
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Mary / Since August 2014
Two years ago (on August 18), I woke up sick at heart, sad, disgusted with myself, and desperate.
Read MoreTrisha / Since April 2015
While I might not seem like someone else’s idea of an alcoholic, I was waging a battle with alcohol every single day.
Read MoreHD / Since August 2015
My name is HD and I'm an alcoholic. It has taken me 53 years to be able to say that with acceptance.
Read MoreDavid / Since April 2008
There’s a sense of rhythm to the traditional addiction narrative. The writer details the sordid places and embarrassing affairs drug abuse or alcoholism took them to. There’s a rock bottom. Sometimes there’s two or three rock bottoms. Then there’s rehab, self-acceptance, and everything is tied up with a nice little bow.
Read MoreShane / Since November 2011
I was awakened by the sound of someone screaming. I couldn’t make out the words, but I didn’t need to. The sound was unnerving enough without knowing what was being said. As I opened my eyes and adjusted to my surroundings, I was reminded once again where I was: jail.
Read MoreLaura / Since July 2007
On July 14th, 2007, I was hospitalized for alcohol poisoning—again. I only drank for six years—freshman year of college until right after my 24th birthday—but those six years were action packed.
Read MoreJeff / Since January 2010
My rock bottom was a suicide attempt. I honestly didn’t think I could stop. I had tried everything.
Read MoreJuleon / Since January 2014
I was born on the Island of Oahu to a good family. There was never any drug use or drinking. I guess you could say it was hard though, having to deal with them talking about gay people. Little jokes and derogatory terms. I never felt that they would understand if I told them. I was sexually abused from one of my siblings from a very young age.
Read MoreJeff / Since June 2001
By my Sophomore Year I strongly suspected that I was an alcoholic. I had zero control over drinking. I got smashed every time. I came from a long line of men who were alcoholics. My Dad. His Dad. My Uncle. My Dad’s Uncle.
The Since Right Now Podcast's other half finally shares his story. And in a PowerPoint (now a PDF,) no-less. Download it, print it, treasure it forever. Or something.
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