From1-2-1: Slow Time

I appreciate all of the your patience with me and my delayed posting to the blog, as of late!  Let me just say that first of all, I will never abandon this blog out of non-interest, that I can pledge.  However, in the last couple weeks, I've since started my brand new job as the …

From1Addict2Another: Much-Anticipated Conclusion to Author Saffold’s Addiction Story

First, here's a little self-penned background info about our centerfold Dave Saffold: David J. Saffold is an author, coach, pastoral counsellor, and minister living in Nashville, TN.  His new book, uniquely titled A Beginner’s Guide To Perfection, is an endearing, eye-opening foray into the ominous underground world of drug & alcohol addiction.  The book also …

FROM 1 ADDICT 2 ANOTHER: Professional Author David J. Saffold Shares Story of Addiction

It is a real treat for me to present & share the story of professional life coach & widely-known author David J. Saffold.  (I'll actually be displaying, with gracious permission, some more contact info for this very talented man.)  Dave possesses, without a doubt, a genuine desire to help other addicts to achieve happiness and …

FROM 1 ADDICT 2 ANOTHER: Amanda Talks Trust

[This entry features some strong content; please exercise the appropriate discretion.] "The other day in group, my counselor asked us what that one thing was that we'd actually valued the most before our addiction, and that we ended up not caring about anymore during our addiction. Mine was trust. Before my addiction, I really valued …

MEDIA: Fast Car cover

Even though I strongly feel that the original Tracy Chapman version is truly the best of 'em all, I tend to enjoy all of the released renditions.  It is because I love the tune that much.  I can't say that about many songs at all.  However, "Fast Car," well, it's something special. I have always …

ENTRY: Self-Control

I would say there is comfort mentally in knowing that self-control truly is my biggest struggle.  I also think it has been the biggest catalyst for all of my major life problems, such as addiction and apprehension.  I wrote a prayer speaking of just this… God, I need you I need you completely I beg …

FROM 1 ADDICT 2 ANOTHER: Amanda’s Story

"Where do I begin...  At first I was on-and-off doing any kind of drug that was handed to me.  The first drug I ever did was Suboxone.  I loved the feeling it gave me and [so I became] somewhat hooked on that.  I went doctor shopping and found a doctor to give me Suboxone and …