In Their Own Words
Choices and Changes
Taylor Lee Jackson is serving a 67-month sentence, but she’s found a new foundation of hope — and 27 months of sobriety — in prison.
Detaching From Fear
Fear, resentment, negativity: It’s no easy feat to shake them in recovery from addiction. One writer shares some sober wisdom on handling these feelings.
Sobriety Is a SUPERPOWER
Chris Anthony, founder of The Sober Exec, shares lessons he learned in life and the workplace during 15 years of sobriety.
‘High-Functioning’ 🍸🍷🍺 vs. HIGH-FUNCTIONING 🧘🏻♀️✨🌱
Louise Barnett had a high-flying career, but true fulfillment eluded her. So she broke the cycle of her alcohol use.
Through a Glass Darkly: A Journey Through Alcohol Addiction and Recovery
In the three decades during which author Kate Smith struggled with alcohol addiction, she tried just about everything. Now in recovery, she shares her story.
The Best Thing That Sobriety Gave Back to Me
Sobriety and recovery bring a lot of surprising gifts over time, but when this author quit alcohol, she discovered a joy she never realized she missed.
Recovery in the Workplace: Perspectives From Pros
These three achievers found their greatest professional success after getting sober — and they’re ready to have that conversation.
Getting Sober: I Wanted It for Myself
Getting and staying sober doesn’t always happen on your first try, but those attempts count for something. Micaela shares how she finally achieved sobriety.
Recovery Is a Superpower and Representation Matters
When it comes to addiction and recovery, silence kills and openness saves, writes contributor Anne Bishop Shoup.
Persistence: 32 Years of Continuous Sobriety
Persistence kept this memoirist drinking during dark years, but persistence has also kept her sober and motivated her to write books. Carol Weis shares her truth.
Stumbling Home: Life Before and After That Last Drink
Carol Weis bares herself in her debut memoir, in which she unveils her two lives, before and after, in a collection of alternating chapters. It's a favorite of ours.
Tommy Heffernan: Roads to Recovery
Sales industry leader Tommy Heffernan discusses his recovery journey and why support from his employer was such a crucial part of his success.