A School Principal, Lots of Bourbon, and a Bass Player

No, it’s not a joke

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Every month, I take a look back to see what stories earned reads (and yes, money) in the previous month.

I think it’s interesting to see what gets attention here on Medium — and, well, a wide range of topics generate interest.

For me, too, there’s the opportunity to track my Medium evolution.

This month’s top five were all personal stories — stories of trauma and of addiction and recovery.

Here’s the breakdown:

What I Discovered in the Principal’s Office

Number 5 in November was a story I wrote in late October. About my dad. About a summer job. And about betrayal.

What a Recovery Community Taught Me About the Good Samaritan

Number 4 was about recovery. About the people who help us along the way. About helping people without asking qualifying…