There are many stories of famous alcoholics and historical figures who drank to excess. It certainly appears the ‘average Joe’ (like you and me) can become obsessed with the stories of famous alcoholics. But what makes a celebrity drinker so interesting? Whether it is relating to stories of celebrity recovery or being surprised that someone...
Category: <span>Recovery Stories</span>
Sober St Patrick’s Day
In modern times the traditions of Sober St Patrick’s day are celebrated on March 17, typically by drinking a lot of alcohol. For someone who is suffering from alcoholism or an alcohol use disorder, this can be a triggering time. There may be memories of times that you drank green beer, but green beer is...
What is the Meaning of Rock Bottom
Rock Bottom I finally fell asleep after 7 days of being awake. As I was falling asleep I felt my life slipping away. My heart was barely beating. My pulse was weak. I was weak. Malnourished, paranoid, delusional, and at my rock bottom. I remember taking a bath that evening because I was too tired...
Stories of Recovery: Joy
Every month on our blog we feature stories of recovery from our addiction recovery podcast, TDH Voice. This blog originally appeared on tdhvoice.com and Joy’s story was also featured on episode 18 of the TDH Voice podcast. Though she never struggled with addiction herself, Joy’s experience with addiction has followed her through her whole life. Her...