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.

An Important Part Of The Here And Now

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“It’s been said that we should live in the moment because we can’t change the past and the future is not guaranteed. I agree somewhat. But it’s been my experience that living in the moment, and trying to be a better person than we were before, is an important part of the here and now. … Read more

Changing Ourselves and Our Journey

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We become a different person the moment we decide to. Although it is only the beginning of what can be a new journey in our lives. This decision is already a change from who we were before. However, it’s important to remember that we were never evil people. True, we sometimes displayed behaviors that were … Read more

My Two Kinds Of Joy

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Of all the things I’ve achieved in life that still brings me good feelings. (Out of modesty, I won’t list them all here.) Nothing compares to the wonderful feelings that having grandchildren bring. Of course, having children in my life brings me joy. Well…most days anyway. But having grandchildren has given me a new kind … Read more