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.
Tag: erin khar
Redefining Recovery: The Evolution of the Addiction Memoir
From “Drugstore Cowboy” to “My Fair Junkie,” the focus of addiction literature has shifted to recovery.
Harpies, Bitches, Witches and Whores: Women Write About Anger in New Anthology
“People can see an angry man [who is] fighting for a cause and see him as strong. It’s not the same for women—especially not for women of color and trans women.”