The New York Knicks and My Recovery
David Manheim shares the way the New York Knicks inspire and reflect not only his own addiction recovery, but the spirit of recovery.
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David Manheim shares the way the New York Knicks inspire and reflect not only his own addiction recovery, but the spirit of recovery.
Recovery, sexuality, and marathons—all of these have taught me that by moving through my discomfort, I can come to a place of acceptance and joy. It was a rainy Saturday morning, and I was standing in the Javitz Center in New York City. The center was crowded with hopeful athletes
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Last week, newsfeeds were flooded with the announcement that Steven Tyler of Aerosmith was checking himself into rehab after a relapse. This led to Aerosmith canceling the first two months of the band’s new Las Vegas residency. A post on Tyler’s Instagram says that he had foot surgery to prepare
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