Greater Happiness
Blog by author Darryl S. Duke
The Here and Now
“We need to work on overcoming our fears and insecurities. It helps us to become stronger and find greater happiness. Life can be scary at times for different reasons, including our past. And perhaps more frightening when we think about our future. However, all we really have is the present. Living in the here and … Read more
That’s A Good Question
“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
No Longer Lost And Alone
There were times in my drinking days when I felt lost and alone; like a frightened little boy wanting to be home and safe again. However, one time in particular stands out more than all the others. I was 24 years old and joined the Army to support my wife and kids, and after only three … Read more
Another Happy New Year
If someone would have asked me in my drinking days what I would be doing in 2011, I would have made the same joke I always did about not being alive when I was in my fifties. Although my drinking was nowhere near as bad as some of the people I drank with back then, … Read more