Darryl S. Duke

I love life and people. I also enjoy writing about things that can help others find greater happiness. I know many people have negative and often misunderstood conceptions about alcoholism and addiction. My goal is to help remove the shame and stigma associated with what most experts now agree is a progressive, chronic, relapsing, and sometimes deadly brain disease.

Looking Out The Door

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I love the mornings when I have nothing to do that day except take the dog for a walk. I’m off work, away from my job of helping people with addictions and mental health issues, and relaxed. A job that, although I love most days, practicing self-care is a much-needed component. I have learned how … Read more

Good Worrying

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“We should never tell others not to worry about someone. Worrying isn’t necessarily bad. It doesn’t have to be stressful or self-destructive. Sometimes, worrying is simply caring about another person’s emotional well-being and wanting to help them. By being a caring and helpful person we improve our own emotional well-being. I’d rather be a caring … Read more

Happy Living Sober

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I’m 28 years sober today. It was never about not drinking again. It was about living again. Living a life of spiritual, personal, and emotional growth. I have experienced my share of ups and downs. And I faced a lot of fears. But I found true happiness along the way. I define true happiness as … Read more