Jan 19 2009
Recovery Rocks
When you hear a blog is about addiction, and rock music what do you think? I think “how can that possibly work!”
But then I read Roxie in Recovery and I see that they go together very well.
Roxie is a recovering addict and alcoholic. She writes about her recovery in a way that is compelling and not at all self-indulgent. Along the way she offers tips to others who may be struggling with addiction. I was particularly impressed by her post Sober Sunday Mornin Coming Down. In this post she shares the lyrics of the Kris Kristofferson song of the same title, and shares how she still can relate to the song. Even though she “no longer has beer (or whiskey) for breakfast, and she doesn’t wish that she was stoned,” she still listens to the song as a reminder of what her life was before recovery.
In writing her blog, Roxie is very open about the mistakes she has made in the past. She writes about stealing to support her addictions, A very touching post is Bulimia: I Was A Food Thief. It is an honest and frank look at some of the reasons that addicts steal.
A blog about addiction and it’s consequences could very easily become depressing and morose. Not this blog. The overall tone is upbeat and the sidebar is a great resource for information on twelve step and other addiction programs. I love that Roxie claims that “writing is her anti-drug” and she signs off each post with “Recovery Rocks!”. Way to go Roxie, keep on writing!
-Kat-,
Thank you so much for this well-written review of Recovery Rocks! I appreciate the time you spent with this. Your kind words are encouraging.
I am new to the blogosphere and unsure of the proper form here. Do I put the review on my blog and link back here or just mention it with a link back? Please let me know.
Thanks again.
Roxie
Recovery Rocks!
http://recoveryrocks.today.com/
Roxie, you are very welcome!
All my reviews are written freely with no strings attached! So you don’t need to do anything unless you want to.
If you want to mention the review in your blog and link back that would be great, but you don’t need to. To avoid duplicate content issues I would rather you didn’t post the whole review on your blog. But thanks for asking! And keep up the good work. I really did enjoy reading your blog.
I do like Roxie’s blog! It’s an example of a well-written and maintained site by a passionate blogger.
I like Rosie’s blog too. Everyone on the way to recovery and every one who has a loved one in recovery should read it for encouragement.
Hey -Kat-,
I’ve been cyberbummin’ around your blog. You’ve written some great blog reviews. I love your review of how the dots are connected between blogging and Winnie the Pooh.
I want to get a bit more information before I do a blog entry on your review of Recovery Rocks! I wonder about review-blog dot com. Is that also your website? Do you have an About page? If so, I can’t find it.
Are you open to review requests? How should bloggers contact you to let you know.
Thank you!
And thanks maxigirl and hendleyite.
Roxie
Recovery Rocks!
http://recoveryrocks.today.com/
Hi Roxie,
Yes, review-blog.com is mine, but I haven’t really done anything with it in quite some time.
I don’t have an about page just yet, it is on my very long to do list. I know I need one! If you want to know more about me you could look at my personal blog. (yes I am a blogging addict!) www.katalinamau.com
I am always open to review requests. Just comment on any post, but make sure to look at
Tips for Getting a Free Review From Review Me Today
first.
-Kat-,
Thanks for the information. Are you *really* a blog addict?
Roxie
Recovery Rocks!
http://recoveryrocks.today.com/
Hi again,
I think (hope) I have reviewed your reviewed blog.
I’ve never done anything like this before. If you want *any* or *all* of it changed, consider it done.
Here it is:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/bcjsqo
Thanks again for reviewing my blog.
Roxie
Recovery Rocks!
http://recoveryrocks.today.com/