Darryl 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.

I Guess I Was Always a Fighter

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This month marks 50 years since I won a Golden Gloves Championship on May 6th, 1976. My insecurities back then fueled my motivation to train hard and try to be like Muhammad Ali. He was my role model and a wonderful person who learned to love himself. And although I would go down a different … Read more

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