Are You Alcoholic?
There is a lot of information out there to help someone identify if they are an alcoholic or addict. And many of the criteria fit me perfectly, but some do not. I wanted to take a minute to go
Newcomers in AA
There are so many things I want to say to newcomers when they enter recovery. Most of the time I want to gush about how beautiful and amazing my life is now. I want to tell you
Addiction Help With No Wait List, Easy Access, and Affordability | Amber Reed | Resolve KC
There's no stopping a woman with a vision. This Kansas City Addiction Professional recognized the need for help and passion-based service, and she created a resource we desperately needed. Amber Reed is a professional I have enormous respect
The Absolute Truth About AA
Note: Addiction Unlimited is a podcast designed to be listened to, not read. I urge you to listen to the audio version where you can hear the passion and emphasis that is lacking in the written format. Transcripts are
What’s With the Separation of Boys & Girls in AA??
You are so nervous to walk into your first AA meeting, and surprised when you actually enjoy it! It’s nice to sit back and be quiet, to hear other people share their experiences, to feel relief every time someone
The Strength of Sobriety with Brittany Garner of The Phoenix
Being an alcoholic is the most empowering thing I've ever experienced. Recovery unleashed a strength inside of me that I never knew I had. Brittany Garner is part of an organization called The Phoenix providing workouts and fitness for
F*ed Up Thinking Can F* Up Your Recovery
We’re going to talk about common thinking errors – in AA they say stinking thinking – in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy it’s called cognitive errors or cognitive distortions. As we know, everybody is recovering from something- it’s just a part
When I Wanted to Die
Every morning when I opened my eyes and realized I was alive, I felt defeated. I felt like I was being punished for being a bad person and most days I didn't know how I would survive. For more
My Dating Rock Bottom in Sobriety
Recovery is not a simple and straightforward journey- there are many 'rock bottoms' along the way. As a drinking person I spent more than a decade practicing bad habits in dating. I picked terrible partners, everything revolved around
What Is This Higher Power Sh*t?!?
This concept of a higher power really gets people charged up, including me. As true rebellious souls, addicted people love to go against the grain. Every grain. And higher power is no different. It feels like people get so