The Role of Thoughts in Recovery, Part 1: When Sobriety Disrupts What Alcohol Stabilized

Bill Tierney

Published on: 17/07/2026

Sobriety can interrupt drinking while exposing the internal distress alcohol had been managing. Explore recovery beyond abstinence, self-management, and recovery identity.

Recovery

The Role of Thoughts in Recovery, Part 2: Do You Believe Everything You Think?

Bill Tierney

Published on: 17/07/2026

Byron Katie’s question opened a new direction in recovery: questioning the thoughts that shape suffering, internal distress, and reactive patterns beyond abstinence.

Recovery

The Role of Thoughts in Recovery, Part 3: The Thought Is a Doorway

Bill Tierney

Published on: 17/07/2026

Thoughts in recovery can reveal fear, shame, protection, and old wounds. Learn how questioning thoughts can become a doorway to deeper recovery and self-trust.

Recovery