My Recovery Journey

I first got sober in 1997 at age 30 after a felony arrest in law school as a commissioned Marine Officer. Met my wife 7 months sober. Spent 2 years sorting out major legal/career/personal troubles and had a solid foundation of sobriety when the skies parted, my sober life began, and my career in the […]

On Regret

By my mid-50s, I had broken every commandment and destroyed my life several times. I served time in prison in Indonesia, was blacklisted for life, and can never return. I lost a beautiful partner, three dogs, friends, a home, a career, Harley, truck, the lot. I lied, cheated, and stole from family, friends, and employers. […]

Considering A Cure For Addiction

The concept of “cure” encompasses a variety of meanings, often interrelated, within medical, spiritual, and broader contextual frameworks: 1. **Spiritual Charge**: Within spiritual or holistic contexts, a cure often refers to the restoration of balance and well-being through intangible means, such as prayer, meditation, or energy healing. It suggests that wellness is not just physical […]