By Tony Harte | 36+ Years Sober | Addiction Recovery Specialist.
Writing Portfolio: Recovery, Stoicism, and the Work of Staying Sober
In addition to the writing I share on A Stoic Sobriety, I am a Senior Contributor of articles and book reviews at The Sober Curator. I am also a guest on multiple episodes of The Sober Curator Podcast and other podcasts. The Stoics strongly believed in participating in our communities, and I truly enjoy being part of the recovery community.
My goal is to share my experience, strength, and hope as broadly as I can. Working with other people in the online community is a great way to spread the word. I want to share with you on this page some of the work I have done with other folks over the past couple of years.
The Twelve Steps, Seen Through Stoic Eyes
STEP 1
Finding Power in Powerlessness: Step 1 and Stoicism
STEP 3
Step 3: Surrender, Stoicism & Your Higher Power in Recovery
STEP 4
Step 4 : Moral Inventory & Stoic Wisdom for Recovery
STEP 9
How Step 9 in AA Helps You Release Guilt, Build Trust and Find Peace
STEP 12
Step 12 and the Stoic Connection: Finding Purpose in Recovery
You can find the rest of 12-Step Articles – HERE
Recovery, Unfiltered
Why “AA Doesn’t Work” Is the Laziest Argument in Recovery
Explore the meaning of “It works if you work it” as I put common misconceptions to rest. Hint: AA does work.
12-Step Meetings: Vital to Staying Sober | Speak Out! Speak Loud!
If you have visited the rooms, you never hear the end of how important meetings are. There is a reason for that! Check out the Deep Dive here.
Beyond Mel Robbins: A Deep Dive into 4 “Let Them” Tools That Actually Work (Part One)
Did you enjoy the book? I dive into real actions you can take to practice the theory in recovery.
4 Ways to Reclaim Your Peace: The Ultimate “Let Them” Toolkit for Mental Freedom (Part Two)
Dig deeper into the real actions and practices we can take in recovery to “Let Them.”
The Hero’s Journey (Your Journey)
Joseph Campbell’s myth meets your Tuesday morning. A three-part arc.
The Hero’s Journey of a Recovering Addict
Are you familiar with the Hero’s Journey story arc? If not, you have seen it at work in Star Wars, The Hunger Games, and even Nemo! Join me on the deep dive into our own recovery heroics.
The Hero’s Journey Continues – Part Two
Continue the Hero’s Journey Part 2, where we venture further into the journey. The Hero’s journey goes through many phases, and the middle phases are some of the most exciting.
The Hero’s Journey Ends – Part 3
Continue the Hero’s Journey Part 3, where we see the light at the end of the tunnel as we wrap up one journey prepared to embark on another.
In Conversation
Talking recovery, Stoicism, and the space between on other people’s mics.
Sober Not Mature was right up my alley. Just a couple of guys hanging out, talking Stoicism and Sobriety. Love these guys.
Check out my conversation with the amazing Amy Harrison covering Stoicism, spirituality, and recovery in general. Great fun!
Books That Sat With Me
The Varieties of Religious Experience William James
Check out the review of this classic exploration of religious and spiritual varieties. A Bill W favorite.
Trainspotting Irvine Welsh
Check out my review of one of my favorite books (and movies) on addiction ever! Irvine Welsh is the master of mixing the darkest with the funny.
September Remember Eliot Taintor
One of my favorite fictional accounts of recovery from alcoholism. The central character faces the challenges we all do.
Requiem For A Dream Hubert Selby Jr.
Another favorite of mine. Selby not only addresses addiction straight on, but he also delves into how one may become an addict.
Confessions of an English Opium Eater Thomas De Quincey
Written in 1821 this is one of the first personal accounts of dealing with addiction. A fascinating read.
The Most Human Adam Nimoy
In this review, we explore the journey of healing between a son and his famous father. Addiction issues play a core role throughout the journey.
John Barley-Corn Jack London
An interesting view on addiction before and during Prohibition. London has a unique view on his own drinking and the male imperative to drink.
The Lost Weekend Charles Jackson
My take on a classic addiction literature novel. A man facing the facts of addictions toll on his life.
Martyr! Kaveh Akbar
Do not miss this review. Akbar is a brilliant writer and storyteller. In addition to addiction, this novel delves into what it is to be human.
The Lois Wilson Story William G. Borchert
Here I review the story of the rock behind Bill W. Without Lois, we would not have AA. She also pioneered recovery for the family.
You can find the rest of my book reviews – HERE
