We don’t have to be anonymous to find meaning and greater happiness in life.
Some people don’t like using the word “sick” when describing someone with an addiction. I get it. Just like the words alcoholic and addict, saying someone is sick can add to the shame and stigma associated with addiction, and prevent a person from getting the help they need. But was I sick? Yes. Although I … Read more
There were times early in my sobriety when it felt like I was barely holding onto my sanity and I wasn’t sure what to do. I was never very good at facing emotional pain or figuring out why I had it. But thankfully I did hold on. I needed help from others with these struggles. … Read more
“The street addict is like the rats in the first cage, isolated, alone, with only one source of solace to turn to.” The above quote is from this article written a few years ago by a Ted Talk author who, while also trying to sell a book at the time, was professing that the likely … Read more
“I consider my smile to be an accessory to my wardrobe. I sometimes get unfriendly looks back from people I smile at, but I try not to let it bother me or stop me from wearing a smile for all to see. As an older man with a daughter, I will say that smiling at … Read more
“Although the opioid epidemic needs to remain at the forefront in our efforts to help those addicted. (The death rate from overdoses continue to rise.) We should not forget the problems many people face due to excessive use of alcohol. A substance that robbed me of many things, including my happiness, until I got help … Read more
I’ve blogged before about being a bit cynical at times, despite trying to live a more spiritual life. But because I believe that having a sense of humor is part of spirituality, I thought I’d list a few types of people whom I’ve been cynical about. All in good humor, of course. One is the … Read more