How a Computer Helped Me Stay Sober

Dear Son,

In the early days of my sobriety, I had a lot of time on my hands.

Too much time, really.

Drinking used to fill up my hours — or at least blur them. Without it, I found myself staring at the walls, wondering what the hell to do with myself.

I knew I couldn’t sit still for long.
Because when you sit still in early recovery, the voices come back.
And …