Even though I know a lot of junkies who walk these streets with no life left in them, this is the first dead body I’ve ever seen.
Tag: addiction memoir
Strung Out: An Interview with Erin Khar
When I was in a 12-step program, I had so much shame… Some people seemed pissed off when you relapsed. I get that it’s upsetting, but have a little compassion.
Learning to Have Sex in Recovery
I had forgotten that I was once again in control of my own life… I needed to take charge of my sexual experiences just like I had taken charge of my recovery.
On Moderation and Other Fantasies
Even though I’ve quit drinking, I don’t pretend to understand moderation. I will never be someone who stops when they’re full. Not really.
Life After “Blackout”: An Interview with Sarah Hepola
I was far more scared to fail — to have written a lousy book that people ignored — than I was embarrassed about people knowing that, say, I had sex with some random guy in Paris.
Mother Interrupted
We would go to Disneyland, attend little league games, and participate in the school bake sales. What set us apart from other parents? We were smoking copious amounts of methamphetamine.