Melissa Petro
If you bottomed out and lost everything—or if you desperately need a shift in environment—the working world may prove to be a challenge. Say hello to your inner barista. MORE
Before AA, I couldn’t be honest in my writing. Who knew that a memoir writing class would help me get sober? MORE
When I was using, I never turned down an opportunity to hook up, usually with harrowing results. Then I pulled myself together and said yes to the right guy. MORE
When the media discovered her past as a sex worker, Melissa Petro lost her beloved teaching job, triggering a national firestorm. A year later, she wonders if her downfall was the result of her long-time addiction. MORE
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