This was a literal trip outside of my comfort zone and you know what I have to show for it?
Okay on Vacay
I’m going to embrace the heck out of this challenge and live my life out of that comfort zone!
I’m going to embrace the heck out of this challenge and live my life out of that comfort zone!
Orthorexia: The Truth
I saw several people refer to themselves as, “proud orthorexics” while basically mocking the very thing that almost cost me my life.
I saw several people refer to themselves as, “proud orthorexics” while basically mocking the very thing that almost cost me my life.
Stung Into Silence
I didn’t want to let anyone know I was in pain. I was already the fat kid. There was no way I was going to be the “cry baby” now too.
I didn’t want to let anyone know I was in pain. I was already the fat kid. There was no way I was going to be the “cry baby” now too.
Slow It Down
Instant gratification no longer seems fast enough. But where does our need for speed leave us?
Instant gratification no longer seems fast enough. But where does our need for speed leave us?
Tough Goodbyes
I made the painful decision to cut ties with most of my family.
I made the painful decision to cut ties with most of my family.
Recovery, Year One
How do you measure a year?
How do you measure a year?
Alcohol Awareness
I’ve realized that I myself am recovering from an abusive relationship with alcohol.
I’ve realized that I myself am recovering from an abusive relationship with alcohol.
Facing My Triggers
Creating space and overcoming triggers requires practice.
Creating space and overcoming triggers requires practice.
Confessions of a Man
I struggled with masculinity for most of my life.
I struggled with masculinity for most of my life.
The Fishing Trip
I hated the person I was becoming but I figured this was the only way I’d ever be accepted as a man.
I hated the person I was becoming but I figured this was the only way I’d ever be accepted as a man.
Off the Menu: Calorie Counts
You’re handing me information that my addiction thrives on.
You’re handing me information that my addiction thrives on.
Why Me?
I let those questions eat away at me. Holding me hostage from the happiness in front of my eyes.
I let those questions eat away at me. Holding me hostage from the happiness in front of my eyes.
Internalized Homophobia
I viewed being gay as an embarrassment and have oftentimes taken drastic measures to conceal my sexuality.
I viewed being gay as an embarrassment and have oftentimes taken drastic measures to conceal my sexuality.
Social Media: Compare vs. Connect
The best connections I’ve made on social media are the ones where we engage in authentic and open conversation.
The best connections I’ve made on social media are the ones where we engage in authentic and open conversation.
Near Burnout
I remain a man on a mission, but I’m also a man in recovery.
I remain a man on a mission, but I’m also a man in recovery.