A funny thing happened on the way to the book

Tag: addiction

  • Sober for good

    Okay—so once again, I’m coming back to this blog after stepping away for a little while. Life has a way of pulling focus, and this time, it was for something important. I’ve spent the last few months in therapy, both one-on-one and in group settings, to face something I’ve struggled with for a long time:…

  • Oathbringer should be called superheroes avoiding therapy.

    I picked up Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson expecting more of what I had already encountered in The Stormlight Archive. Epic battles, mystical storms, and a few clever plot twists to chew on before bed and in my free time. I did not expect to get absolutely wrecked by a story arc about substance use. There…

  • New year, New Meh

    I hope your December and holiday season were filled with joy, reflection, and maybe even a few moments of peace. As we step into 2025, we stare down the the quarter of this century ending. It’s hard to believe we’re already 25 years in. With that milestone, we have the opportunity to pause and evaluate…