There’s something magical about New Year’s. There is a feeling that has nothing to do with the glitter of party lights or the boom of fireworks and an atmosphere alive with expectations unrelated to presents or Santa Claus. It all comes down to one thing: New Year’s means new beginnings and second chances. As a time … Read More
It doesn’t matter where you live; New Year’s is the wettest day of the year as people across the nation celebrate by breaking out the booze. During a time where everyone is drinking, it may seem like those in recovery are the only ones not swimming in party hats, sparklers, and empty beer bottles—and makes … Read More
I signed in to Duffy’s on August 10, 2010 and you ain’t going to believe what’s happened to me since. This is so insane! Well, I got sober, stayed sober and then went on to have a miracle, or several, actually. They haven’t stopped coming! Before going to Duffy’s, I’d had cancer and, as a … Read More
Bravery manifests itself in a thousand different ways. This time, we see it in the form of a headband wearing 19 year old girl, Chiara De Blasio. Chiara, the daughter of New York City’s incoming Mayor Bill de Blasio, shared her personal history of drug and alcohol problems in a very public video that was … Read More
This year, Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) celebrates its 78th anniversary. Boasting 3.5 million members participating in some 180,000 groups around the globe, A.A. and its 12 Step program has grown into an organization with tremendous impact. Even in its earliest days A.A. had the same two basic rules: Desire to stop drinking Keep yours and other … Read More
With Thanksgiving being so late this year, Christmas is really sneaking up on us. Can you believe it’s only 9 days away!? If your life is anything like ours, it’s easy to get consumed with all the shopping, sending out Christmas cards, baking and everything else, that we forget to just relax for a few … Read More
It’s a little different than the TV Show We’ve all seen the shows on TV. They spend all of their time following an addict in the middle of their addiction and an incredibly short amount of time on what they are going to do to help them. The process of an actual intervention is very short, lasting … Read More
Being sober and social is hard—especially during the holidays. Everyone knows the holiday season brings with it many opportunities for drinking. The 12 days of Christmas, bringing in the New Year, getting distant family together and other holiday festivities all seem to invite alcohol back into the house. For a recovering, or recovered addict, the … Read More
Living with a physical disability is an isolating experience, and it can make even the most mundane task difficult to complete without the assistance of others. Many people with physical disabilities also experience some form of pain or discomfort on a daily basis that forces them to rely on strong painkillers to get through the … Read More
I was an upper-class, soccer/PTA super mom. How could I possibly be an alcoholic? Well, I was an alcoholic. The Grip of Addiction By the time I checked in to Duffy’s, I was a two-bottle-a-night wine drinker. Most nights ended in a black out (although I preferred to call it “going to sleep”). My kids … Read More
