2018 in Review

I believe it to be important to reflect on what the years have brought us. Whether  we are trying to sort our lives out or we have it all together, all of us could benefit from a little reflection. Where we were, where we are, and where we are planning …

Life on the Streets: Gratitude

Let me tell you about what goes on in my head. I think that getting high and living on the street is a far better life. It’s easier, right? I mean no job to go to, no stress of life, no nothing, but just looking for the fix. However, I …

Some Thanks for Seven Years of Sobriety

Tomorrow will be seven years clean. I used to sit in the AA, NA, CMA, etc rooms while I was on probation, and just be simply blown away at the people that have 5, 7, 10, 20 years clean. However, I did think that taking smoke breaks in the middle …

Holidays and Balance

Whew! It has been an insane past couple of weeks. I missed last week’s post and have almost missed this week’s post. After the Holidays I will draw up and release some more worksheets. However, until then I want to talk about the holidays, balancing life, and taking time to …

Breaking Life Up

When we get clean and sober life can come hitting us hard. A lot of times we have a lot of healing to do. Healing with others and healing with ourselves. That’s why I always tell people that we need to take our time and be patient. How do you …

From the Mind of an Addict Introduction

Hello, everyone and welcome to my blog, From the Mind of an Addict. I am an accomplished musician, published writer, and a recovered addict. I am also the father of two beautiful girls, and another baby on the way. I am married to a wonderful woman who supports me in …