Recently, I asked my adult son to tell me which time in his childhood was the best and which was the worst. First, he animatedly described a favorite, gleeful story. Then his persona changed. Feeling the Guilt of the Past For the worst memory, he recalled my period of alcoholism and drug addiction as he … Read More
According to the AA glossary, the phrase “Stinking Thinking” refers to an alcoholic’s reversion to old thought patterns and attitudes. Stinking thinking may include, blaming others, alcoholic grandiosity, fault-finding, self-centeredness, and skipping meetings. Stinking thinking should act as a warning sign that one is getting precariously close to their next drink.” Lately, I’ve had to work … Read More
“There can be as many wrong reasons to do the right thing as there are stars in the sky. There might even be more than one legitimate right reason. But there is never a right reason to do the wrong thing. Not ever.” ― Domita K. Paul Values—right from wrong. How incredibly twisted these get when … Read More
Addiction is serious business. So serious in fact, that it’s often a matter of life and death. Part of the beauty of recovery is that, after the darkness of addiction, there’s hope and joy in the life. And because we’ve tasted despair, the hope seems that much sweeter. ENJOYING THE GIFT OF LIFE I think … Read More
