You Never Walk Alone – Sober Fiesta

Fiesta season started in San Antonio.  There are parties and celebrations throughout the city for a month.  Many, if not most of them include alcohol consumption and promotion which can be daunting for people in sober recovery.  The CEO of Blue Heron Recovery is providing an alternative with Los Patios Family Fiesta.   This was a […]

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. […]

On Building Confidence

To have confidence, practice kindness. Be of service to others. Becoming a volunteer,  without expecting a reward, will build massive confidence. Tell people that are of service to you that you appreciate them. Whether at the gas station, supermarket, or restaurant – with sincerity in your heart, tell these people you are thankful for their […]

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 […]