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The Giving Season
Sometimes the best gift is not being yourself.
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A.J. Daulerio
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How Do I Detach From the Ones I Love?
It's the happiest unhappy time of the year. Plus, quotes from Thomas Merton, a Mary Oliver poem, and the rest of the log.
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A.J. Daulerio
Interview with a 62-Year-Old Sober Person: Elizabeth Crane
"I somehow managed to dislike myself intensely and simultaneously think that if only everyone saw everything as I did, most likely we’d spontaneously…
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This Place Has Everything
Emotional Sobriety and the Internet featuring PJ Vogt.
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The Bird Hours
"They were out in full force, practically screaming almost. The day was theirs now."
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The Cave
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Mexico
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Someday You'll Be Right
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What Is Kindness?
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Sober parenting

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Troubled Kids
The crushing failure of a sober dad yelling.
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Last Call Forever, Maybe
I missed so much even when I was paying close attention.
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Different
"I'm still figuring out how to interact with new people without drinking and drugs."
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Al-Anon

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Can I Still Believe In Myself If I Don't Have Abs?
A Sunday recovery roundup about what it takes to not be a self-doubting little shit.
Home Movies
"My parents were waiting for me to become something they’d approve of, and I was waiting for them to accept me for who I was."
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When Will I Love Myself Enough to Shut Up?
A Sunday recovery roundup about old resentments and bad ambition.

Cokehead

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Sex Addiction

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Depression

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Sober Oldster

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The Small Bow
The Small Bow
Essays and interviews about recovery. "The Small Bow is not just for those in recovery. Lots of stories with a huge heart that manages to be hilarious and easy while making you question everything you were certain of about yourself.” – Esquire
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