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I’m not much of a poetry writer, but I wrote this poem inspired by a song called, Dear Alcohol. It’s sung by Daniel Nwosu Jr. better known as Dax. I know the F-Bomb may be a strong word for some. But the title sums up the way I feel about alcohol. F**k you Alcohol. I … Read more
The word obsess comes from the Latin word obsidere, one meaning of which is “to besiege.” Being someone who has, at times, obsessed over something, I can say that if we’re not careful, thoughts can besiege our minds, take us out of the present moment, and rob us of any enjoyment we might otherwise experience. … Read more
“If you’re reading this something must have caught your attention—and maybe there’s even a reason for it? My hopes are that whatever the reason, the words alcoholic and god don’t deter you from reading the entire book. This is because my story isn’t about alcoholism and addiction and has nothing to do with the God … Read more
“I was good at creating turmoil during my drinking days and I found it easy to blame drinking and others for the outrageous behaviors I exhibited. However, once I stopped drinking and begin to see that the distorted and often negative beliefs I had about myself and life were to blame. With continued help, I … Read more