DURING WW I and WW II, citizens planted vegetable and fruit gardens to supplement their food rations. Along with supplying food for the body, the gardens began to lift the spirits of those who began to see the fruits of their labor. WE have all struggled and toiled to...

Addiction is a "Disease of Isolation." It's true, whether it's substance, behavioral, or codependent control abuse issues, some form of isolation is involved. However, rather than isolate from healthy communication during the COVID-19 stay-at-home guidelines, Life...

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We can choose to live with fear in the shadow of the ascending Coronavirus curve, or we can choose to flatten the curse by taking steps to stay physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy. Likewise, when we espouse the spiritual comfort of the 12-Steps, our inner...

Its not easy to admit, but the only control we have over COVID-19 is to stay home and stay healthy. Don't believe me? Listen to the stark warning Surgeon General, Jerome Adams sounded this morning. "We really need to come together as a nation" to fight the COVID-19...

Originally, I had planned to start this blog with, “In these uncertain times . . . ,” but every day I awake is a day filled with uncertainty. Those who know me know I'm a meticulous planner. That's the controlling codependent part of my co-addiction. I am, however,...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LGHtc_D328 1. We admitted that we were powerless over our problems and that our lives had become unmanageable. From the 12 Steps of Life...

Adopted from my January 15, 2020, Lost and Found blog, today's expanded insights are featured in the March issue of The Sober World magazine. Join me as we go within and explore some of the reasons we struggle to let go of past behaviors....

In Step 1, we admitted we were powerless. In Step 2, we work the Steps and begin to trust in our Higher Power to reach down and pull us out of the pit of despair. And He does! I waited and waited and waited for God. At last he looked; finally he listened. He lifted me...

No one is safe and secure living in Denial. Will you live with the truth or die disavowing it? The Franklin County [Ohio] Coroner’s Office reported 10 overdose deaths over the course of 24 hours. Dr. Anahi Ortiz, the Franklin County Coroner, said the deaths all...