In the fall of 2018, I took a 6-week solo road trip in a rented camper van to the western United States. The van I rented was such a piece of shit...

...that in the first 2 1/2 weeks, it saw four different mechanics and the owner spent over $2000 in repairs. I ended up ditching it in Holbrook, Az. and got a different vehicle to continue my trip.

And yet... I still had a fantastic time! Don't get me wrong, it sucked when it broke down on the side of the desert highway - twice. And it was difficult. But I got to see six national parks, met amazing, kind people and had some amazing serendipitous adventures. AND the trip got me my sweetheart  - the first and only healthy relationship of my life!

I could never have made this trip if it weren't for 12-step recovery. And I never would have me it through the trip without my recovery.