01 · Literature
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Meeting record books and published titles, available now on Amazon.
See the booksMeeting record books · recovery apparel · made by Rome
The tools we make matter — just like you.
Practical meeting record books and recovery apparel from a recovering addict — made to walk beside your program, in the rooms and everywhere else.
Lived experience. Clear structure. Useful on day one.
Books on Amazon. Apparel made to order through Fourthwall.
- Built for
- Newcomers, members, and trusted servants
- Designed around
- The work recovery actually asks of people
- Our position
- Alongside the programs—never above them
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02 · Apparel
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Hoodies, tees, trucker hats, and beanies in the official Fourthwall store.
See the apparelFounder · writer · person in recovery
Hi, I’m Rome.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist · In sustained recovery since January 1, 2024
“My clean date is January 1, 2024. I didn’t build this because recovery was easy. I built it because people deserve better tools while they do the hard work.”
BEFORE
I had spent years in addiction and did not know how to live outside that lifestyle.
THE TURN
On January 1, 2024, I chose recovery and began taking life one day at a time.
NOW
I turn lived experience into books, stories, and apparel that help other people feel less alone.
I am not here to replace meetings, sponsors, fellowship, treatment, or a higher power. The Recovering Addict is a companion brand: practical tools beside the programs that have been saving lives for generations.
Our mission as we grow: hire people in recovery. Today, Rome buys recovery literature and food for struggling addicts out of his own pocket, every month.
Ramiro Contreras · “Rome”
Available now
The meeting record books and the first two hoodies of the collection — ready to order today.
Available on AmazonMeeting Secretary’s Record Book
For the secretary keeping a meeting's records clear—and ready for the next trusted servant. Meeting records, business minutes, clean-time celebrations, trusted-servant information, inventories, and handoff pages in one book.
Available on AmazonMeeting Treasurer’s Record Book
For the treasurer who needs a clear record of the group's money. Twelve months of weekly records, monthly breakdowns, reserve tracking, receipts, and reporting pages.
Modeled lookHoodie · Sky blue
THE RECOVERING ADDICT · “How Free Do You Want to Be?”
How free do you want to be? A question to carry into your own recovery—not a measure of anyone else's. The sunrise and river leave room for another beginning.
$44.95SKU A-0001 · Sizes S–3XL
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Hoodie · Black
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem Hoodie
The one it started with. The skyline means belonging, the sunrise means a new day, and LOST ◆ FOUND ◆ FREE names the road honestly. For the steady ones — the people others lean on.
$44.95SKU A-0002 · Sizes S–3XL
Buy this hoodieThe work between meetings deserves practical tools.
We build for the work between meetings.
Inspiration matters. But the next day still needs structure. Our job is to turn hard-earned recovery experience into tools people can understand, use, and return to when life gets loud.
Start with the person, not the product. Newcomers need safety and clarity. Trusted servants need dependable systems. Nobody needs more shame.
Break difficult work into plain steps: one record, one reading, one question, one honest next move. Clear enough to use without a manual.
These tools do not replace meetings, sponsors, fellowship, treatment, or spiritual practice. They help people stay connected to the work already saving lives.
OUR STANDARD
If a page is confusing, performative, or too shallow to help, it is not finished. We make recovery resources with the care we would want for someone we love.
Explore the collection.
Start with meeting record books, or find the recovery message you want to wear.
01 · Literature
Books for the work.
Available meeting record books and an inside look at the recovery tools now being developed.
See all literature02 · Apparel
Wear the message.
Every hoodie, tee, trucker hat, and beanie in the current collection.
See all apparelBooks built for the work
Literature that earns its place.
Meeting record books for trusted servants are available now, with a growing shelf of recovery tools in progress.
Every book. One clear shelf.
Our published books are available now on Amazon. New recovery journals, service tools, and workshop companions are in progress.
Available now — both record books are live on Amazon.
Amazon links appear only for published books.Available on AmazonMeeting Secretary’s Record Book
For the secretary keeping a meeting's records clear—and ready for the next trusted servant. Meeting records, business minutes, clean-time celebrations, trusted-servant information, inventories, and handoff pages in one book.
Available on AmazonMeeting Treasurer’s Record Book
For the treasurer who needs a clear record of the group's money. Twelve months of weekly records, monthly breakdowns, reserve tracking, receipts, and reporting pages.
Taking a service position? The Secretary's and Treasurer's record books together are $25.98 — $12.99 each on Amazon, sold separately.
Buying for a home group, district, or treatment center? We support group and bulk orders — reach out through the contact form and Rome will work it out with you.
In Development · Coming Soon
In development · Coming soon — these titles can't be ordered yet, and no release dates are promised. Titles and details may change as each one takes shape.
365 Days of Gratitude: 12-Step Journey Edition
A full year of gentle reflections for people walking a 12-step path, with room to write what is true today.
Planned price · $14.99365 Days of Gratitude: Recovery Edition
Daily readings that help turn gratitude into a steady practice for recovery and new beginnings.
Planned price · $14.99365 Days of Gratitude: Everyday Edition
An open, welcoming year of prompts for noticing the good in ordinary life without pretending every day is easy.
Planned price · $14.99GSR Service Report Book
A clear working record for group service representatives to organize reports, decisions, and commitments.
Fourth Step Workbook
A thorough, plain-language guide designed to help readers approach honest inventory one careful question at a time.
Fourth Step Journal
A private companion for writing through the Fourth Step at a pace that feels honest, steady, and manageable.
Inspired Minds: Large Print Word Search
Large-print puzzles built for comfortable, focused solving across a wide range of uplifting themes.
Step One Workshop Companion
A workshop-ready guide that helps groups explore Step One together without losing the personal work.
Book + tee
The Starter Kit
New to service, or helping a meeting run on time? Start with the two tools that cover the room — the record book for the minutes, and the emblem tee to wear the message. Together they come to $42.94.
Each piece is ordered from its own store — Amazon for the book, Fourthwall for the tee.
Every published book is on Amazon now.
See the booksThe first official collection
Recovery Apparel.
Twenty-six products are ready to buy now: eleven hoodies, five T-shirts, six trucker hats, and four beanies, each with a Buy button that goes straight to its Fourthwall product page. 'Pain Is Inevitable' hoodies are available in royal blue, red, and black.
Our mission as we grow: hire people in recovery.Today, Rome buys recovery literature and food for struggling addicts out of his own pocket, every month.
Apparel opens the conversation. The work goes deeper.
A hoodie, tee, or hat should catch the eye. Its message should still mean something after the first look: belonging, another beginning, and a question worth answering.
The official Fourthwall store is open
Wear the question. Carry the message.
The full collection is available now in the official Fourthwall store, and every piece carries a Buy button straight to its own product page.
Hoodies$44.95
Tees$29.95
Product selection, shipping details, and checkout open on the official Fourthwall storefront.
Hoodies
Hoodies
Modeled lookHoodie · Sky blue
THE RECOVERING ADDICT · “How Free Do You Want to Be?”
How free do you want to be? A question to carry into your own recovery—not a measure of anyone else's. The sunrise and river leave room for another beginning.
$44.95SKU A-0001 · Sizes S–3XL
Buy this hoodieHoodie · Black
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem Hoodie
The one it started with. The skyline means belonging, the sunrise means a new day, and LOST ◆ FOUND ◆ FREE names the road honestly. For the steady ones — the people others lean on.
$44.95SKU A-0002 · Sizes S–3XL
Buy this hoodie
Modeled lookHoodie · Sky Blue
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem Hoodie
For the newcomer walking into a first meeting, scared and hopeful at the same time. Sky blue carries that morning-after feeling: the air is clear, and today is still possible.
$44.95SKU A-0003 · Sizes S–3XL
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Hoodie · Adobe
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem Hoodie
Adobe is earth and warmth — for the ones doing the quiet work at home. Making the coffee, holding the family together, showing up one ordinary day after another.
$44.95SKU A-0004 · Sizes S–3XL
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Hoodie · Forest green
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem Hoodie
For the ones who found their footing outdoors — morning walks, deep breaths, solid ground again. Forest green is for recovery that grew back slow and strong, like something rooted.
$44.95SKU A-0005 · Sizes S–3XL
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Hoodie · Royal blue
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem Hoodie
Royal blue is for the trusted servants — the ones who unlock the doors, chair the meeting, and carry the keys. Steady, dependable, and proud to stand where they stand.
$44.95SKU A-0006 · Sizes S–3XL
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Hoodie · Pink
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem Hoodie
Pink is for the women who carry this message into rooms where they were once the only one. Soft is not weak — this one says I survived, and I am not hiding it.
$44.95SKU A-0007 · Sizes S–3XL
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Hoodie · Team Gold
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem Hoodie
Team Gold is for the celebration days — clean-time anniversaries, birthdays, the milestones nobody thought were coming. Wear the gold when the day itself is the testimony.
$44.95SKU A-0008 · Sizes S–3XL
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Hoodie · Royal blue
Pain Is Inevitable Hoodie — Royal Blue
For the hard days, not just the milestones. This royal-blue hoodie pairs the 'Pain Is Inevitable' design with a dark St. Paul riverfront—a reminder to pause and consider your next response.
Cityscape photo: “Downtown Saint Paul Riverfront” by Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0.$44.95SKU A-0009 · Sizes S–3XL
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Hoodie · Red
Pain Is Inevitable Hoodie — Red
The 'Pain Is Inevitable' design in red, for someone who wants the message to be seen. A dark St. Paul riverfront holds space for the difficult days without making them the whole story.
Cityscape photo: “Downtown Saint Paul Riverfront” by Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0.$44.95SKU A-0010 · Sizes S–3XL
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Hoodie · Black
Pain Is Inevitable Hoodie — Black
A black hoodie for carrying the 'Pain Is Inevitable' message into ordinary, difficult days. The St. Paul riverfront keeps the design honest: recovery is not all sunrise.
Cityscape photo: “Downtown Saint Paul Riverfront” by Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0.$44.95SKU A-0011 · Sizes S–3XL
Buy this hoodieT-Shirts
T-Shirts
Product lookComfort Colors tee · Black
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem T-Shirt
Black carries the full emblem the way it was drawn — the white arch, the sunrise over the river, and LOST ◆ FOUND ◆ FREE in gold. It's the tee Rome himself wears in the photo at the top of this page.
$29.95SKU A-0026 · Sizes S–4XL
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Product lookComfort Colors tee · Burnt orange
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem T-Shirt
Warm, direct, and hard to miss. For the person who wants recovery to be visible—and belonging to feel stronger than isolation.
$29.95SKU A-0012 · Sizes S–4XL
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Product lookComfort Colors tee · Aqua
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem T-Shirt
A bright emblem tee for the person who found connection after feeling alone. The circle says you are part of something now.
$29.95SKU A-0013 · Sizes S–4XL
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Product lookComfort Colors tee · Royal Blue
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem T-Shirt
Bold blue, city roots, and a sunrise over the water. Made for carrying the message that a new day can begin from right where you stand.
$29.95SKU A-0014 · Sizes S–4XL
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Product lookComfort Colors tee · White
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Emblem T-Shirt
A clean navy-and-antique-gold version of the emblem. For anyone who wants the same story of loss, belonging, and freedom in a quieter colorway.
$29.95SKU A-0015 · Sizes S–4XL
Buy this teeHats & Beanies
Hats & Beanies
Modeled lookTrucker hat · Heather Grey / White
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Trucker Hat
For the person who would rather wear the message on a hat. Heather grey and white carry the full emblem: belonging, another beginning, and recovery still being lived.
$29.95SKU A-0016 · One size
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Trucker hat · Black
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Trucker Hat
A black trucker hat with the full recovery emblem. For someone who wants a daily reminder of belonging without choosing another hoodie or tee.
$29.95SKU A-0017 · One size
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Trucker hat · Loden
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Trucker Hat
The recovery emblem in loden, for someone drawn to earthy colors. The message stays the same: you can belong here while your story is still unfolding.
$29.95SKU A-0018 · One size
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Trucker hat · Heather Grey / Black
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Trucker Hat
Heather grey and black for a familiar everyday look. The sunrise patch carries something more personal: another day and a place to belong.
$29.95SKU A-0019 · One size
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Trucker hat · Black / White
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Trucker Hat
A black-and-white trucker hat for carrying the emblem your way. LOST ◆ FOUND ◆ FREE names a journey—not a claim that the work is over.
$29.95SKU A-0020 · One size
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Trucker hat · Charcoal / Black
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Trucker Hat
A charcoal-and-black option for someone who prefers darker colors. The recovery patch keeps the sunrise—and the possibility of another beginning—in view.
$29.95SKU A-0021 · One size
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Modeled lookWinter beanie · Black
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Beanie
A black beanie for colder days, with the recovery emblem on the cuff. A small, visible reminder that belonging does not have to wait until you have everything figured out.
$24.95SKU A-0022 · One size
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Winter beanie · Spruce
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Beanie
The emblem beanie in spruce, for someone who prefers an earthy color. Same skyline, same sunrise, same room for another beginning.
$24.95SKU A-0023 · One size
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Winter beanie · Red
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Beanie
A red beanie for someone who wants the recovery emblem to be noticed. The Minneapolis skyline speaks to belonging; the sunrise points toward the next day.
$24.95SKU A-0024 · One size
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Winter beanie · White
THE RECOVERING ADDICT Skyline Patch Beanie
A white beanie with the full recovery emblem. For carrying the story of loss, belonging, and freedom into the everyday—not only on an anniversary.
$24.95SKU A-0025 · One size
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Shop the full storeStories & resources.
Plain answers, useful ideas, and the lived story behind the brand. Start here if you are supporting someone, choosing a recovery gift, or trying to understand what The Recovering Addict stands for.
Gifts for someone in recovery.
The best gift respects the person—not just the date on the calendar. Choose something useful, honest, and free of pressure.
A gift for a newcomer
Ask first whether they would welcome a recovery-themed gift. If they want to wear the message, the 'How Free Do You Want to Be?' hoodie is available now. Our gratitude journals are still in development.
A clean-time or sobriety anniversary
Choose a piece that marks growth without implying the work is finished. The LOST ◆ FOUND ◆ FREE emblem honors the road while the sunrise points toward the next day. Check that they are comfortable wearing recovery-branded apparel, and allow time for made-to-order production and delivery.
A trusted servant or home group
A treasurer’s or secretary’s record book is practical recognition: it supports the person taking responsibility and helps the whole group keep clear, dependable records.
What this brand is—and isn’t.
Short answers to the questions people ask before they buy, share, or bring these tools into a recovery space.
Is this a recovery program?
No. The Recovering Addict is an independent companion brand, not a replacement for 12-step programs, meetings, sponsors, treatment, fellowship, or spiritual practice. The books and journals are designed to stand beside that work.
How does apparel ordering work?
Fourthwall produces and fulfills the apparel. Product pages show the available sizes and options; checkout, shipping details, and order support are handled through the official Fourthwall store.
Why are the tees $29.95 and hoodies $44.95?
Those prices reflect made-to-order apparel, the garment, printing, and Fourthwall fulfillment. The current collection uses Comfort Colors tees and selected hoodies rather than mass-produced bulk merchandise.
What does the emblem mean?
The Minneapolis skyline means belonging. The sunrise means a new beginning. The circle means being part of something. LOST ◆ FOUND ◆ FREE names the journey, while “recovering” keeps the work in the present tense.
What does a meeting secretary record book include?
Meeting records, business minutes, clean-time celebrations, trusted-servant information, group inventories, and handoff pages — the whole business of the meeting, kept in one dependable book.
Which recovery gifts have an item price under $30?
The Emblem T-Shirts and the Skyline Patch Trucker Hats are $29.95 each, and the Skyline Patch Beanies are $24.95 each — every one of them under $30.
Rome’s story: choosing recovery one day at a time.
Hi, I’m Rome. My clean date is January 1, 2024. I say it plainly because recovery is not an abstract idea to me. It is the day I chose to begin again.
I had spent years in addiction and did not know how to live outside that lifestyle. Recovery did not erase my past. It gave me a way to stop handing the past control of the future.
The Recovering Addict came from the gap I kept seeing between meetings: people wanted to do the work, but the work was not always organized, explained, or easy to return to. Trusted servants needed better records. Newcomers needed gentleness before hard questions. People carrying shame needed something that said they still belonged.
So I started building: practical books, honest daily journals, stories without corporate polish, and apparel that turns belonging into something visible. This brand stands beside the programs that save lives; it does not compete with them.
Watch Rome
Rome shares the work out loud, one short video at a time. Start with the first two: “What Works for Me” and “It’s the Lifestyle.”
Help shape what comes next.
Follow new releases, or tell Rome where a tool could serve people better. The brand grows by listening to the people it is built for.
Get the next release from Rome
New book releases, new recovery tools, and new apparel — sent as each one is finished and published. No spam, and nothing free promised — just the work. Your email stays private — never sold, never shared.
Join the email listOpens a short Google Form.Contact Rome
Questions about the books or the brand — or an idea for a tool that should exist? This is the way to reach Rome. What would make meeting service easier? What do you need from a recovery journal? Tell me what would actually help.
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Point the domain at it
Sign in to Porkbun — username Therecoveringaddict, password saved in your Secure Vault — and connect therecoveringaddictbyrome.com to the new hosting. From that moment, the address opens this website directly. No doorway.
Already done: the QR code and phone card above now point straight at therecoveringaddictbyrome.com, so every copy handed out from today carries your address — and the address is what decides where a scan lands. Nothing about the page changes in the move: same design, same products, room to grow to thousands of pages and files, and every future edit still publishes as a quick upload.