Why drug and alcohol recovery is spiritual — I’ve tried to get sober many times and failed. After so many repeated failures, I’ve had the opportunity to examine what kept causing me to slip up. It all boils down to one thought or feeling. “There is no point to life. The world is a messed-up, evil place. …

It’s not fun — Alcohol-induced psychosis is by far the most frightening experience I’ve ever had. And I’ve been through a lot of scary stuff. According to an article from the NCBI website, “Clinically, alcohol-related psychosis is similar to schizophrenia but has been found to be a unique and independent condition. …

And why it wouldn’t last — At nineteen years old, I was a full-fledged alcoholic. I drank from the moment I woke up until I went to bed. It was common for me to consume twenty to thirty drinks a day. I remember I had a vague sense of dread and that my life was out…

Staying sober isn’t always easy — I’ve been dealing with some intense cravings lately. Luckily, I haven’t given in to them. What bothers me more than the cravings themselves is the fact that I have them at all. I’ve experienced enormous consequences as a result of my drinking. …

I’m finally doing it! — I’ve wanted to publish on Medium for over three years but, for various reasons, couldn’t muster the courage or momentum to do so. In this article, I will share what I learned by not publishing and introduce myself to the Medium community. A little About Me I’m a single Dad from Texas. I’m about…