Today I was thinking about change—and I smiled. I remember the resolve with which I used to tackle my biggest problems, and how try as I might, I could never get very far before I reached the inevitable conclusion that I had failed. Again. This became acutely and...

Recently, I heard someone share their story of recovery. It was a powerful story—and he told it well. As he spoke, I could relate to how he felt before he picked up a drink—those feelings of being on the outside looking in, of not belonging anywhere, of being...

I felt it again the other day. All alone. Even though I was surrounded by people. It’s funny to me how I can still feel that way, even though I’ve been sober for many years, now. In the beginning, I remember feeling wonderful as I realized I was not alone! Other...