November 28th marks two years since I’ve been drunk—or overdrank in any way. In that time, I’ve had alcohol occasionally, but only a couple of times have I even felt a “buzz.” Looking ahead, my aim for 2026 is 100% alcohol-free. Honestly, what’s the point anymore? The fantasy still lives rent free in my head... Continue Reading →
All the whining and rumminating does not equal weakness.
One could read my story and think: this guy is weak, maybe dramatizing what everyone else calls life. Hard things happen to everyone, after all. And yes, I remind myself often — at least I don’t have cancer, I’m not homeless. My feet are firmly on planet earth and so I get those who might... Continue Reading →
From Hell to Balance: What I’ve Learned About Alcohol
Of all the things I’ve been through in life—and at 53, there are plenty—nothing was harder than my struggle with alcohol. As I sit here writing, I still can’t find words that do the pain justice. Hell. Despair. Misery. Imprisoned.That’s about as close as I can get to describing what it felt like in the... Continue Reading →
Living Better: How Blue Zones and The Luck Factor Reshaped Helped My Life
Over the past couple of years, I’ve been through some of the hardest times of my life—facing marriage struggles, breaking free from alcohol, navigating a serious health scare, and figuring out who I am when old patterns no longer worked for me. Somewhere along the way, I began to notice that the habits and mindsets... Continue Reading →