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Because of my fears and insecurities, I can remember feeling less than for a good part of my life and it was one of the reasons why I liked to drink so much. When I was drunk I could be whoever I wanted to be, and act however I wanted to act, without feeling the … Read more
Like me. A lot of people love lists. So I thought I’d share a list of some things that can help us face our fears and overcome them. 1. Hope. Having hope that things will be all right is perhaps the best way to begin the process of overcoming any fears that crop up in … Read more
I like to think I’m a pretty positive person. I try to look on the bright side of things in life and not focus on any negatives. However, this wasn’t always the case. Negativity was so ingrained in me that I rarely saw the positive side of anything. No matter how good something seemed to … Read more
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
Fears began in my childhood, grew in my teenage years, and stayed with me throughout my adult life. Thankfully, through the twelve and a half years I’ve been sober I have become better at understanding my fears and coping with them until I am able to overcome them. As far as any new fears I … Read more