When it comes to addiction, people often tell themselves a comforting story: “I don’t drink in the morning, I don’t have physical withdrawals, so I don’t have a problem.” It’s a common narrative, but one that addiction loves to use as a disguise. The truth is,...

Fear can be a powerful catalyst for change and this comment in my DM was exactly how I felt when I was drinking.

By the way this person is now sober - so awesome

It was fear that woke me up to the reality of my life spiraling out of control. I realized that I couldn’t continue living in...

I used to think alcohol made me the life of the party—confident, funny, and free. I’d be so excited to see my friends and let loose, but things would quickly spiral out of control. The night would blur, and I’d get louder and more obnoxious, pushing boundaries without even...