Life in Detox: The beautiful messiness of being human while navigating addiction, recovery, grief and growth

“Powerful. Soulful. True.” – Lisa WharmbyA raw and relatable account of poignant true stories that follow writer and thinker Shawn Van Daele (SJ Van Dee) on his journey through recovery from alcoholism, addiction, heartbreak, grief, loss and anxiety – as well as the shared struggle of being human. Told through a series of journal-like chapters, his unique way of storytelling resonates regardless of where you are in your journey. His words have helped thousands worldwide feel seen and understood, finding the strength to embark on their recovery. Van Daele’s writing continues to guide countless people as they work through their struggles with addiction (and being human) and he holds your hand along the path in a sincere, often humourous way. Every piece dives deep below the surface of addictions, and allows you to begin to uncover and face the deep-rooted truths behind our shared condition of being alive – and why we struggle and develop addictions in the first place.Masterfully crafted and told through cleverly woven metaphors and analogies, his writing is relatable, vulnerable, and easy to digest. Never failing to leave you with moments of awakening and reflection to take with you regardless of where you open the book and begin reading, you’ll be surprised with a story of growth and recovery.‘Life in Detox’ resonates far beyond readers looking for support and inspiration on their journeys toward sobriety, but to anyone who has ever experienced shame, regret, loneliness, grief or loss, and shows us how to ride the waves of life.“So inspirational. Thank you for your beautiful honesty. It goes beyond addiction to life itself.” – Oriol Rhodes“I do not even have the words to tell you how powerful and poignant your message is to me. You say everything that I think but can’t express in any way that makes sense to anyone but myself. Your words touch my heart and soul to the core.” – Christy Van Wagoner“Beautifully written, astute and humane.” – Annie Joseph Read more