Breaking Up with Alcohol
By the time I quit drinking, I was pretty much married to alcohol. A professional woman in my early 50’s with a master’s degree and a decent job, I was slowly, steadily losing my grip. I don’t remember how I went from occasional drinking to obsession with drinking,...
5 Tips for Staying Sober through the Holidays
Getting through the holidays can be difficult for anyone new to sobriety. Here are five tips on how to get through the holidays without using. 1. Avoid triggers: Turn off the news, including electronic devices, and do...
On being a donor
By Craig Weatherly, TPCCC Board Member We all respond to pain and pleasure. We choose to do things that bring us pleasure. As human beings, we like to feel good, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Consider the times you donate money to causes and organizations that...
What is Peer Recovery?
Recovery isn’t a linear process. Like many things in life, it’s far more complicated than simply getting from point A to point B. Regardless of our intentions, there will be bad days. Days when the struggle to stay clean, stay sober, feel so unattainable you ask...Member of