Since July is National Make A Difference to Children Month, let's talk about kids that are different, Adult Kids of Alcoholics (ACOA) in particular. As you will see from the following laundry list, ACOA kids were raised differently. Years ago, few families...

There are times when being kind gets out of hand and turns into enabling, doing for others, what they can do for themselves. That is never a generous thing to do! If you want to give something away, be sure it is not your dignity and sense of self. Step 12. Having had...

Is today a day when everything seems to be going wrong? Is a bad hair day making you feel unattractive-useless? When we find ourselves in a sticky situation, not of our own making, there are steps we can take to repair the deep root damage. Together, we can nourish...

We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit...

Last evening I spoke to family members who have a loved one in a substance abuse treatment center. My short presentation dealt with the value of Al-Anon and other 12-Step support programs. As expected, I covered what defines a codependent and how our behavior can fuel...

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Addictions rob us of the most important thing in life—healthy relationships. Thankfully, I had a Dziadzi (Jaw-Gee)—grandfather in Polish—who did not suffer from substance abuse. My Dziadzi, was the most positive father figure I could have ever hoped for. Dziadzi never...

Dr. Bob had his last drink on June 10, 1935, and so began the first step on a journey to healing, and a healthier way of life for millions who suffer from addictions.  Who was Dr. Bob? If you are a friend of Bill W., then you know Dr. Bob. Dr. Bob Smith, along with...

Avicii – Kate Spade – Anthony Bourdain RIP   Do you or someone you know need help and don't know where to turn? Find a reason to hope and believe! Here are several support group websites to help those suffering in silence and think suicide is their only option....

 “Thank you,” said the store clerk at my favorite thrift store. Her gracious response was expected. However, when she added, “Would you like to round up your purchase to the next dollar—all our proceeds help provide housing for survivors of human trafficking?” I felt...