By Tony Harte | 36+ Years Sober | Addiction Recovery Specialist. Key Takeaways: Sobriety Fatigue It’s Not Relapse: Feeling exhausted by recovery isn't a sign of failure; it’s a sign of sustained effort. The "Middle Stretch": Burnout often happens after the "pink...

on How to Stay Sober During Christmas: A Complete Guide Staying sober during Christmas can be especially tough. With so many celebrations, family gatherings, and toasts, the season often brings extra challenges and triggers for people in recovery. For others, the...

Easy Does It: Find Balance and Prevent Relapse with Stoic Wisdom in Recovery Easy does it. Three simple words. But in Alcoholics Anonymous, they carry a world of meaning. For many people new to recovery, life can feel like a race. After years of drinking or using,...

on The "AA Doesn't Work" Absolute vs. The Variable Reality  I have heard it an uncountable number of times - "AA doesn't work." Anywhere from "I went to a few meetings and didn't like it" to "My uncle Charlie was sober and then got drunk again." For some, this is...

on Why Sobriety Feels Boring: The Deeper Reasons One of the most common complaints from newcomers is: "Life is so boring without drinking or using." The rush is gone. Nights feel flat. Social events feel awkward. But boredom in sobriety isn't a flaw — it's a signal....

on The Courage It Takes to Get & Stay Sober: A Stoic Approach to Recovery Achieving and maintaining Sobriety is not a simple life goal to strive for. Whether it is a life-or-death struggle or an escape from insanity, Sobriety is a choice with life-changing stakes....

on Stoic Virtues for Recovery: Courage, Justice & Temperance for a Sober Life Introduction to Stoic Virtues in Addiction Recovery Welcome to the second article in a two-part series covering the four Stoic virtues - Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Temperance. In the...

on Stoic Virtues & Addiction Recovery: Understanding Wisdom Welcome to the first article in a two-part series covering the four Stoic virtues. Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that centers on living a virtuous life, and the key to living is to live according to four...

on The Critical Role of Patience in Addiction Recovery Practicing patience can often feel like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall. We try again and again, only to see the gelatin plop on the floor. Luckily, we are provided plenty of opportunities daily to practice. Being...

Stoic Virtues for Addiction Recovery: Wisdom & 12-Step Principles   Welcome to the first article in a two-part series covering the four Stoic virtues. Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that centers on living a virtuous life, and the key to living is to live according...