Tom Fay, founder of Gambit Recovery, was recently featured on Tiny Buddha with his essay “The Hardest Person to Be Honest With Is Yourself.” In this moving piece, Tom reflects on the power of facing ourselves with truth and compassion—the first step toward lasting recovery and real change.

Tom Fay sits down with Wade M. of Plugged-In Recovery for a raw, no-BS conversation about sobriety, growth, and collaboration in the recovery world. What was once seen as a rivalry turns into one of the most honest talks about recovery you’ll hear this year.

Tom Fay’s Elephant Journal article, “We Don’t Heal Alone — We’re Not Supposed To,” was named Editor’s Pick of the Week in October 2025. His story highlights the power of connection and purpose in lasting recovery.

Mad in America published an article by Gambit Recovery founder Tom Fay exploring why peer-driven sober living often fuels recovery better than clinical models. The piece examines how community, accountability, and everyday life skills shape lasting sobriety.

Tom Fay discusses why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness, and how support and community transform recovery in his feature for The Good Men Project.

In Authority Magazine’s “How to Begin, Navigate & Sustain Sobriety” series, Tom Fay shares his recovery story and the founding principles of Gambit Recovery.egins with an idea.

Tom Fay founder of Gambit Recovery was honored for his service in Chandler, Arizona, from park cleanups to city events, earning a 2025 Volunteer Award.

Tom Fay joins The Hopeaholics Podcast to share his journey from addiction to recovery and the vision behind Gambit Recovery’s structured sober living model.egins with an idea.

In July 2024, Poulsbo city leaders invited Gambit Recovery to bring its sober living model to the Northwest Peninsula. The historic Nelson House now serves as a structured sober residence for men, offering affordable housing, peer support, and pathways to long-term recovery.

Yahoo Finance featured Tom Fay and Nathan Mitchell, co-founders of Gambit Recovery, in an article highlighting their mission to expand structured sober living nationwide.