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By: Ben Rose   “Someday Somewhere We’ll find a new way of living We’ll find a way of forgiving…” “There’s a Place for Us”, from the 1957 Broadway musical West Side Story    Excrement Occurs   On 4/22/22, I turned 15. Not a chronological 15; I am far older than that. This date represents 15 years of clean time. In the month leading up to this occasion, and because of current writing activities, I…

By: Ben Rose   “Someday Somewhere We’ll find a new way of living We’ll find a way of forgiving…” “There’s a Place for Us”, from the 1957 Broadway musical West Side Story    Excrement Occurs   On 4/22/22, I turned 15. Not a chronological 15; I am far older than that. This date represents 15 years of clean time. In the month leading up to this occasion, and because of current writing activities, I…

Recovery Is In Bloom

By: Ben Rose     GENEROSITY OF THE SEASON    Ramadan Kareem translates to, “Have a generous Ramadan.” Allahu Akram often follows this greeting, “The Lord is much more generous.” This greeting and response are standard this time of year in The Muslim faith. Fasting from sunrise to sunset to celebrate the revelation of the Quran, I am drawn primarily by the response, “The Lord is much more…

Recovery Is In Bloom

By: Ben Rose     GENEROSITY OF THE SEASON    Ramadan Kareem translates to, “Have a generous Ramadan.” Allahu Akram often follows this greeting, “The Lord is much more generous.” This greeting and response are standard this time of year in The Muslim faith. Fasting from sunrise to sunset to celebrate the revelation of the Quran, I am drawn primarily by the response, “The Lord is much more…

Finished Treatment? Find a Meeting

. By: Marilyn L. Davis    You’ll Find Your Support at a Meeting   “I am building a healthy support system and learning to use it readily. ― Maureen Brady, Daybreak:   Been There, Done That   Mutual aid and recovery support groups have been around since 1944, continuing to grow in numbers, types, philosophies, and orientations.   While many recovery support meetings are available to individuals…

Finished Treatment? Find a Meeting

. By: Marilyn L. Davis    You’ll Find Your Support at a Meeting   “I am building a healthy support system and learning to use it readily. ― Maureen Brady, Daybreak:   Been There, Done That   Mutual aid and recovery support groups have been around since 1944, continuing to grow in numbers, types, philosophies, and orientations.   While many recovery support meetings are available to individuals…

Use Every Opportunity to Carry the Message

By: Marilyn L. Davis The Message Has Meaning “Maybe sometimes it feels like “What impact can I have in this world? I am only one person, and most people don’t understand me.” But everyone can use their voice to say their something- through whatever medium that is. There will always be someone who understands your language and appreciates your message.” ― Elizabeth Tambascio I’ve Had my Fill;…

Use Every Opportunity to Carry the Message

By: Marilyn L. Davis The Message Has Meaning “Maybe sometimes it feels like “What impact can I have in this world? I am only one person, and most people don’t understand me.” But everyone can use their voice to say their something- through whatever medium that is. There will always be someone who understands your language and appreciates your message.” ― Elizabeth Tambascio I’ve Had my Fill;…