An important part of recovery is recognizing that there are things beyond our control.
But there are things we can control. The practice of recognizing small, controllable elements of my life has not only brought me happiness but has also been a small, but vital...
This issue is about employment, employers, and workplaces, and after reading all the articles, I’m feeling an overwhelming amount of gratitude for an employer who took a chance on someone like me when I was newly sober.
Back in 1993, I saw an ad in...
In this issue of Journey, we explore, celebrate and expand on communities.
We shine a light on inclusivity, alcohol-free by design experiences, and creating or joining communities that nurture understanding, acceptance, and diversity. It’s a place where ideas bloom, and dreams can find roots.
I love...
My word for 2023 is deliberate.
When choosing my defining word of the year, I always look up the meaning. “Deliberate” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “characterized by or resulting from careful and thorough consideration.”
I chose the word at the close of last year, aware...
I once heard that when you change a single part of a system, you change the whole system by default. I think that’s true because for me, changing part of my system by stepping onto a recovery path fundamentally changed my life’s course.
As part...
As we finalize this first issue of our fifth year, and I start my 30th year in recovery (as of Feb. 12), it’s been a time of reflection for me.
Four years ago, as I wrote my first publisher’s letter, I couldn’t have foreseen what...
