Entertainment & the Arts Archives - Page 3 of 8

Recovery

Walking Barefoot Through Hell – By Mark Masserant

sometimes i see medusa wearing my face, with my dreams dangling like an ominous crown of complex and cunning serpents. the horizon, dormant and riddled with salt-sculptured icons, is emblazoned with the history of mega-apocalypse. sometimes i see a chained prometheus, wildly waving a strangled eagle, delicately taunting the gods. his mountainside looms

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Podcast with Ricky Byrd

I talk to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Ricky Byrd, about his new album "Clean Getaway." He talks about his outreach programs and how he is using music and the proceeds of this album to support, educate and empower those with substance use disorders. The album is available across all music

I Love Recovery

Pain you Glorious Creature – By Jennifer Moroch Fara

Believe oh doubting mind it is true Pain can bring out the genius in you The creative soils you thought were dry Moistness once lost now again thrives A silly girl is all they see One with that heart upon her sleeve They don't know you as you are They only see you from afar

Mental Health

Ordinary World – By Gabe Rheaume

I have a chart of protocol that says, “Let me be” at the manic sweet spot. When the world is rushing by and my mind is aglow. When I’m beautiful, and funny, and everyone loves me. Before I forget my illness brings unearthly joy before I become paranoid and afraid before the alcohol and

Recovery

Beneath Tears, Sorrow, Frustration & Pain My Sonnet Hides – Cassandra Smith

Tear soaked eyes blind me, pushing through; I attempt to write a sonnet. My frantically beating heart emits gratitude - Shakespeare isn’t here to witness bleeding bodies run for cover, scatter to the ground falling on it Screaming, mass confusion - festive country music morphing into fear No, love songs are not on my

Recovery

No Choice But To Move – By Lisa Perez

...if only the doubting self could Spin counter it's orbit She stands Still Even though she knows Better will always Come here and Now Those miles clear But corners are tricky Can't see past the bend's Blind spot She got up and made coffee And thought about leaves Good Mourning doves Paced at her doorstep

Recovery

One of the precious gifts of sobriety is a grandchild who never saw you drunk – By Cassandra Smith

Precious, Precocious, Lyric Running, rushing, reaching up, giggling & smiling like- an angel Pushing her love in, touching every nook & cranny of my heart Eyes lighting up like- fireflies sweeping through dark night Clinging, holding on, wrapping chubby arms around my legs Refusing, daring even mommy- to separate us/pull us apart

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