07/02/2026
Sobriety.
Today marks 25 years of sobriety.
It’s hard to wrap a lifetime of lessons into a few paragraphs, but one thing has never changed: sobriety gave me a life I never imagined was possible.
It gave me my family. It taught me how to be present instead of just existing. It showed me what it means to be a husband, a father, a friend, and a bandmate—not perfectly, but honestly.
Somewhere along the way, I realized recovery wasn’t just about what I had to leave behind. It was about discovering everything that had been waiting for me on the other side.
It gave me a kick in the ass as a writer, a photographer, a songwriter, and a dreamer. Every book, every lyric, every photograph, every new creative idea has grown from a mind no longer clouded by chaos. When the noise finally quieted, creativity found a way to speak louder…
Life is still life. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. There is joy and heartbreak, loss and gratitude, victories and setbacks. I’ve learned that asking for help is an act of courage, that taking care of our mental health is as important as taking care of our bodies, and that healing isn’t a destination—it’s a daily practice.
If my story helps even one person believe there’s another way, then every scar has found a purpose.
Twenty-five years later, I don’t celebrate perfection. I celebrate progress. I celebrate love. I celebrate the people who walked beside me when I couldn’t walk alone.
And today, as always, I’m grateful for the greatest gift recovery has ever given me:
Another 24 hours………
