Change My World
I realize now that I do not have to change 'the world,' I only have to change 'my world.' The concept of changing the world insinuates...
Factors in Addiction Development
There are an endless number of factors and combinations of variables that influence the development of an addiction and recovery from...
The Solution
To understand addiction, you must first understand that, to the addict, drugs are not the problem. They are the solution. Drugs are...
Today I Won
"Today I won. Once again, reinforcing the idea that I will make it through tomorrow as well. No need to worry." There is no need for me...
More to Recovery
There is a lot more to recovery than abstinence. As a matter of fact, abstinence has very little to do with recovery. Recovery involves...
Day 2 - Mental Health Week
Day 2 of mental health week. My struggles with mental health and addictions have been a life long battle. A battle that I am finally...
Stigma Keeps Us Sick
In this day and age, mental health and addiction stigma is nothing more than ignorance precipitated by close-minded, egotistical and...
Clouded With Chaos
It is difficult to imagine peace or serenity, while my mind continues to be clouded with chaos. The chaos in my life while I was engaged...
Who Will March For Me?
It really comes down to a matter of priorities and perception. For those focused on politics and public perception, it is all about...
Winning "Wars" With Compassion
When are governments going to realize that the only way to win the war on drugs is to eliminate the demand? It is difficult to believe...