I was never one to make New Year’s Resolutions, nor did I celebrate New Year’s Eve. I derided New Year’s Eve as “Amateur Night”; a time when non-serious drinkers drank too much and were sick the next day. This year seems different, because I am old, and my wife,...
An Army of One In the 90’s the United States Army had a recruiting campaign entitled “An Army of One.” It was supposed to appeal to the individualism of Gen Y. The campaign failed miserably and was soon discarded. Despite the campaign’s short lifespan, its...
The Second Tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous says, “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.” For a long time, that tradition...
Growing up in the 1990s with a learning disability wasn’t something people talked about openly. Back then, kids like me were often pulled out of class for special help or given something called an Individualized Education Plan — an IEP. I didn’t understand what that...
December often raises many questions for family members who have a loved one active in an addiction – or a loved one early in recovery. It can be difficult to know how to support our loved one. Below are a few simple tips. Gain an understanding. It’s helpful know...
