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For many of us, the holidays are a time to reconnect with family, reflect on years passed, and express gratitude. Marketed as a joyous time of year complete with loving reunions, gifts, and copious wi … read more

It’s shameful to admit because it’s so taboo, but as a kid, I had a crush on my second cousin. He was a couple years older than I, very good looking, and if I’m really honest with myself and my pa … read more

When I came into AA, I feared everything and everyone. In the advanced stage of my disease, I was experiencing audio and visual hallucinations even while sober. An incessant desire to escape and numb& … read more

I recently visited Venice and was captivated by this majestic lagoon of splendor. Famous for its dazzling beauty and channels of romance, this shallow city was paradoxically built on fear. Seeking s … read more

By all logical estimations, I was destined to be an alcoholic. If I had any say in it however, I would have been spotless and perfect; untainted by the allure of being wasted. In my early adolescent … read more