Recovery taught me how to survive.
Becoming whole taught me how to live.
David Garcia writes about alcoholism, recovery, fatherhood, and the difficult work of rebuilding a life after addiction.
Featured Books
Two memoirs about alcoholism, recovery, fatherhood, and learning how to live after survival.
Olive Oil
A memoir of addiction, survival, fatherhood, and the second chance that changed everything.
Living After
A memoir about recovery, fatherhood, and learning how to build a life after survival.
What Readers Are Saying About Olive Oil
“It shows what addiction truly looks like—the denial, the damage, and the slow, steady work of rebuilding yourself.”
— Joy, Amazon reviewer
Recent Reflections
Truths About Year One
The first year of sobriety did not restore everything alcohol had damaged. It began the harder work of learning who I was without it.
Dec. 24, 2025
Amends Is a Doorway
Making amends is not the end of accountability. It is the beginning of living differently after the apology has been made.
Apr. 26, 2026
When Love Becomes Performance
Recovery forced me to confront an uncomfortable belief: that I had to prove my value before I could deserve love.
May 10, 2026