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Blog by author Darryl S. Duke
“I’ve been sober for over 18 years, and the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as they are written in the book Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions were an instrumental part of my early recovery. I would read them everyday and I memorized most of what I read. I also practice them, of course, and even … Read more
Research shows that some people have an imbalance of neurochemicals in their brains responsible for happiness and a sense of well-being, which I believe I am one. I’m sure this played a major role in why I liked alcohol so much, well, for a while anyway. As the fears and insecurities I had in my life … Read more
We don’t have to grow spiritually to love ourselves and be happy in life, but it can help us have an open mind. Having an open mind can help us understand ourselves and our behaviors better. When we understand ourselves and why we do some of the negative things we do, we can change those … Read more
I didn’t drink everyday, but because of how I drank, I will never forget the morning after one of my drinking sprees. In that light, I can honestly say my worse day sober will always be better than my best day hung over. That may sound like a bold statement if you consider that something … Read more
Like me. A lot of people love lists. So I thought I’d share a list of some things that can help us face our fears and overcome them. 1. Hope. Having hope that things will be all right is perhaps the best way to begin the process of overcoming any fears that crop up in … Read more
Have you ever known someone with an all or nothing attitude? No matter what this person does, rest assured, it’s usually an extreme and often impulsive endeavor of some kind that they feel will bring them satisfaction when they’re done. It can be purchasing and setting up expensive gym equipment because they’ve decided it’s time … Read more