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Introduction to Facing Our Fears

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“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

No Really, I’m Fine

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“It can appear to others that we’re doing fine. That we’re all right. But inside we know differently. Sometimes life, for different reasons, leaves us feeling emotionally dead. We just don’t show it.  Giving and receiving love can help. But it’s not always a cure. Sometimes we need something else. Sometimes we need something more. … Read more

Relapses Of The Emotional Kind

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Although statistics show that less than half of those who remain sober for a year relapse, and less than 15 percent relapse after five years of sobriety, you should still realize that it is a possibility, especially if one is prone to having relapses of the emotional kind. This is when our thoughts and behaviors … Read more