On revenge fantasies and Little Steven Van Zandt. Plus: Pema. Stoics. Ada Limón.
Depression
+4
“There’s no hope — that’s the hope.”
Recovery Go-Bag
+1
by Jason Brown
TSB Features
+3
October check-ins are here, and we’re just asking for a friend . . .
Sober anniversary
+10
How to cope when the pink cloud vanishes. Lydia Davis. A cool poem about contentment. Slate stuff.
September stories you may have missed, and a call for October check-ins.
Expanded Recovery
It’s October Check-In Time.
“Once you’ve stopped anesthetizing yourself from reality you’re immediately forced to become present or die trying.”
+2
What if your kid asks to be an alcoholic when they grow up? Rumi. Wendell Berry with a special appearance by Amanda Petrusich. More Smog on the playlist.
Sober parenting
+6
