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Bo Brown

The Constraints of Addiction

December 31, 2016 by Bo Brown

Living a life in recovery is the polar opposite of a life in addiction. I am no longer confined to my own inner sanctum. I thrive in interactions with others. I wake up each day with optimism and hope and look forward to what each adventure will bring into my life. By living life in recovery, I am no longer chained to the confinements of addiction.

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My Daily Beginnings

December 21, 2016 by Bo Brown

When I got to treatment, I knew I was ready, but I was scared and afraid of failure. After detox, the fog started to clear and I started doing what was asked. Each morning and every night after group activities, we recited prayers.

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Answering Questions

August 17, 2016 by Bo Brown

One thing that being in recovery has taught me is if you do not like where you are, change it! So that is what I did. I started actively looking for openings and I went on interviews and things just fell into place.

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All by Myself

July 8, 2016 by Bo Brown

However, there are days that I find myself retreating back to my old ways and shutting myself off from others. On those days, I pray to my Higher Power and make a concentrated effort to do something productive and out of the norm from my everyday life.

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My Story

May 4, 2016 by Bo Brown

When I finally decided I had enough, I was ready to go to treatment.  I was tired of drinking myself to death in fear and isolation.  Fortunately, I was blessed to go to the right facility for me.  Through counseling, I got help for my PTSD.  I got help for my feelings of inferiority and inadequacy.  But most importantly, I got help for my addiction.  I owe my life and new beginnings to those who helped me get to where I am today.

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