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Daily Archives: December 25, 2018

New Socks and Underwear

Reprinted from November 30, 2008 Few other things make me feel as secure and contented as new socks and underwear.  Although I’ve had a few new socks and a couple of pair of boxers a couple of times since I got sober, there were none in the 2 years before and no new t-shirts at all. Yesterday I threw […]

Posted byChris M.December 25, 2018Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on New Socks and Underwear

The Return of Light

There is a kind of darkness that can descend in the throes of active addiction, inky and thick, that obscures the hope of recovery. I could see it closing in on me. I really should have been pointing myself to inpatient treatment; I was that far gone. I had made some pitiable efforts to reengage […]

Posted byChris M.December 25, 2018December 25, 2018Posted ingratitudeTags: Christmas, Gratitude, Hope2 Comments on The Return of Light

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