john makohen's Blog, page 3
July 19, 2025
Alienation in the Circle: How AA’s Group Dynamics Can Exclude Marginalized Voices
Walking into an AA meeting for the first time can feel like stepping into a foreign land. For many, it’s a lifeline, a community built…
July 18, 2025
Checking Your Relationship with Alcohol: The Habit That’ll Save You From Bullshitting Yourself
If you’re not checking in, you’re probably checking out. It's the quiet habit that keeps your drinking and your life from going off the…
July 16, 2025
You’re in Recovery — and the World Feels Like It’s on Fire. Here’s How to Keep Going Anyway.
Let’s be honest: these are dangerously uncertain times. And no, you’re not paranoid. You’re paying attention. The world is loud, divided…
July 7, 2025
July 5, 2025
July 2, 2025
The Problem Isn’t Just Alcohol — It’s What We Don’t Know About It
You Were Taught to Fear Heroin, Not the Booze in Your Hand
July 1, 2025
What No One Teaches You About Alcohol Use Disorder, But Should
In High School, You Learned Geometry, But Not How to Survive Your Drinking
June 30, 2025
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2025
If Drinking Is Getting In The Way Of Your Goals, Your Health, Or Your Peace Of Mind, It’s Time To…
When “just one drink” always turns into chaos, you don’t need to quit, but you do need a game plan.
