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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.

Wait For It

June 19, 2015February 21, 2012 by Darryl Duke

“Whenever there is great uncertainty in my life, I know I can overcome the fears I have and that things will be all right. I just don’t like when it takes too long.”

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That’s A Good Question

June 2, 2015February 14, 2012 by Darryl Duke

“Why do you need a drug to be happy?” This was asked of me years ago, and although I didn’t have an answer at the time, the question stuck with me and made me take a hard look at myself and my drinking problem. Some people believe that using a substance adds to their happiness, … Read more

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Paying It Toward And Forward

June 19, 2015February 11, 2012 by Darryl Duke

“Once I was able to practice love, kindness, understanding, and tolerance toward myself, I got a lot better at doing the same toward others.”

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Give Me Something To Believe In

August 17, 2013January 6, 2012 by Darryl Duke

It’s very hard to convince others to see things our way if they don’t want to. There’s hot and cold, up and down, and everything in between when it comes to life’s experiences and what people believe in. But it is this polarity and all the things in between that makes me see a design … Read more

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Oh That Guy

December 31, 2023December 31, 2011 by Darryl Duke

“I used to be the guy who asked. ‘Where do you want to go next?’ when out late drinking. Now I’m the guy who asks his wife. ‘Are we going home soon?’ when out past nine.”

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The God Of Humor

May 2, 2023December 30, 2011 by Darryl Duke

“I believe that whatever may have created life and the universe must want us to be able to laugh at ourselves. Some of the stuff that’s happened to me over the years can only be explained by a creator with a sense of humor.”

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