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I love the mornings when I have nothing to do that day except take the dog for a walk. I’m off work, away from my job of helping people with addictions and mental health issues, and relaxed. A job that, although I love most days, practicing self-care is a much-needed component. I have learned how … Read more
I’m 28 years sober today. It was never about not drinking again. It was about living again. Living a life of spiritual, personal, and emotional growth. I have experienced my share of ups and downs. And I faced a lot of fears. But I found true happiness along the way. I define true happiness as … Read more
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
An excerpt from Chapter 4 of my book. Why I Got Married. I thought I’d post it on my blog after just celebrating 42 years of marriage. It would seem that maybe it was meant to be. But I think not drinking for the last 25 years was a big help. “It just doesn’t make … Read more
An excerpt from the first chapter of my book. It was originally written in 2005 when I was just 9 years sober. I explain in Chapter 12 why I rewrote my original book and changed the title. But what I wrote back then is still relevant to my sobriety of 23 years now, and my … Read more
