Read my blog post, In Defense of a Bad Mood, and why always remaining open and compassionate can be dangerous.

Are You Proud of My Recovery?

It took me years, but I finally went directly to the one who could give me answers. The part of me that continually sent me into a freeze response.

As a kid, I looked forward to the start of each school year. The idea of fresh beginnings, getting organized (finally, right?), and creative possibilities filled me with excitement.

But as the school year progressed, I began to feel more and more

My book was chosen for Dr. Whimsy’s bookclub and then I did a live interview…

Myth #9 People must tell the world they are an alcoholic or an addict

Myth #8 People must hit rock bottom before they can get sober

Myth #7 Emotions are too intense to overcome addiction

Is there too much wrong in the world to face life without alcohol?

Most people don’t realize how much we laugh in recovery. We laugh about things that are lost on “normal” people.

Dear Cave Woman,

Is relapse part of recovery?

Dear Cave Woman,

Do people have to go to meetings for the rest of their life to stay in recovery?

Dear Cave Woman,

Do addicts have character defects they need to atone for or fix?

Dear Sylvia,

Addiction is not about character. Addiction...

Understanding how humans operate and the role addiction seeks to fill, benefits recovery. ~Cave Woman