From “Drugstore Cowboy” to “My Fair Junkie,” the focus of addiction literature has shifted to recovery.
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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.”
8 Essential Books on Addiction and Recovery
Addiction recovery books have been fundamental to my recovery from substance use disorder, codependency, mental illness, and complex PTSD. “Not every story has a happy ending … but the discoveries of science, the teachings of the heart, and the revelations of the soul all assure us that no human being is ever beyond redemption. The… Continue reading 8 Essential Books on Addiction and Recovery
So You Want to Write About Addicts
At its best, addict lit satiates our quintessential human yearning for stories that may lead to salvation. We want warm fuzzies. We want sweet, sweet, redemption. We started each morning of residential treatment with burned muffins, a house meeting, and introductions. “My name is Tom and I’m a junkie here on vacation. My goal today… Continue reading So You Want to Write About Addicts
