THE BADASS RECOVERY BLOG
Picture this:
It’s December 31st. The party’s over.
The fake joy, the small talk, the champagne. All done.
You’re back in your bathroom, brushing your teeth.
Mascara smudged. Belly bloated. Eyes tired.
And staring back at you in the mirror isn’t just your reflection —
It’s your reckoning.
That l...
I often get questions about what I do and why someone would want a recovery coach when programs like AA are free. My job is to complement a program of recovery, adding a whole new layer on top of your sponsor—something more high level.
An important note here: I am a child of AA. I’ve done the prog...
The first time I got sober in 2009, my idea of “recovery” only pertained to my drinking. I didn’t see any other issue to personally recover from, other than the very clear toxic relationship I had with Cabernet (and Merlot, Chardonnay, Stella and all that gang). So long as I could find a way to stop...
For most people, there’s something terrifying about the words I use to describe myself. Every time I say “I’m sober”, or a “I’m a recovered alcoholic”, or even “I’m in recovery” there’s a beat of silence - as a mild discomfort crosses the person’s face. It’s almost as if you’ve given them data for ...
