One Year Clean
February 1st, 2026 marks one year clean for me. I’m not writing this to sound inspiring—I’m writing it because I remember exactly who I was a year ago, and I don’t want to forget what it cost to crawl out.…
Raw Recovery Journey
Stormborn Sobriety
Raw Recovery Journey
Stormborn Sobriety
Isaac
Isaac is a recovering addict who spent years chasing different highs before choosing to fight for his life instead of slowly losing it. He’s coming up on one year clean on February 1st, 2026, and uses RawRecoveryJourney.com to tell the truth about recovery the way an addict actually thinks and feels it, not the polished version people like to hear. He’s a father of two sons, a former successful business owner, and a computer nerd at heart, turning his lived chaos into straight-up honesty, practical tools, and a place where other addicts don’t have to lie about how hard this really is.
How to Choose a Rehab Without Getting Exploited (Stormborn’s Field Guide)
If you’re searching “how to choose a rehab,” you’re probably doing it under pressure: withdrawal, panic, family chaos, or a clock that feels like it’s ticking louder every hour. That urgency is exactly what predatory rehabs and shady referral brokers…
Types of Addiction Treatment Programs: Inpatient vs Outpatient, PHP vs IOP
Medical disclaimer: This article is for education only. It isn’t medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you think you may have a substance use disorder (alcohol, drugs, or prescription misuse), talk to a qualified health professional. Need help right now? SAMHSA’s National…
Am I Addicted? The Storm Test (11 Signs of Substance Use Disorder + What to Do Next)
Medical disclaimer: This article is for education only. It isn’t medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you think you may have a substance use disorder (alcohol, drugs, or prescription misuse), talk to a qualified health professional. Need help right now? SAMHSA’s National…
Cravings Plan: Twenty Minute Fight in the Teeth of the Storm
You want a cravings plan that works in the real world: fast, blunt, and built for the moment your brain starts bargaining. Here’s a step-by-step “first 20 minutes” protocol you can follow while you’re shaking, pissed off, romanticizing, or ready…