Angelo Gentile

Seeking Happier Holidays? Managing Expectations Can Help

Angelo Gentile

November 13, 2025

Don’t look now, but the holidays are nearly here. And while it can often be a joyful time, those in recovery find that the season can also bring challenges,… read more…
New Sober House for Veterans With PTSD Offers ‘A Chance to Heal’

Angelo Gentile

September 11, 2025

The numbers tell the story. In 2022, nearly 18 U.S. military veterans died by suicide each day, according to statistics from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Some sources say… read more…
Explore a State Park to Enhance Your Outlook

Angelo Gentile

May 8, 2025

A visit can help you slow down, enjoy nature. The cold and dark days of winter are mostly in the rearview mirror these days. As we move into longer… read more…
Seeking Grace in Recovery

Angelo Gentile

July 20, 2024

I learned a lesson about grace when I experienced its flipside a number of years ago, after I was laid off from a corporate communications job in health care.… read more…
Minnesota North College: Meeting a Need, Transforming Lives

Angelo Gentile

July 8, 2024

Minnesota North College nets funding for training counselors, changing lives of students in recovery The shortage of mental health professionals in Minnesota, including those working as licensed alcohol and… read more…
Shallow Slogans or Deep Wisdom?

Angelo Gentile

November 27, 2023

A closer look at 10 common phrases used in recovery Addicts and alkies are often skeptical about the brief, pithy sayings we throw around in 12-step programs. The slogans… read more…
The Promise of The Promises: Our Rewards for a Sober Life

Angelo Gentile

July 21, 2023

The reward for living a good, clean, and sober life is…a good, clean, and sober life. I read that in a recent article in the Grapevine, AA’s monthly magazine,… read more…