Browsing all posts in July, 2009.

Loneliness

I have come to believe that alcoholics tend to be lonely people. I can be in a room full of people and still feel utterly alone. This can be disconcerting. It brings up that feeling of “other” that is deadly for alcoholics. You know, terminal uniqueness. Meetings are a great place to break the feeling [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-12

Make sure you plan ahead for summer vacation – the recovery community exists most everywhere so be sure you know where to find them # Seems like the day for 70s TV celebrities to get DUIs # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Does Getting a DUI Mean You’re an Alcoholic?

I’ve had a lot of discussions with friends about this. I think it is possible for a normal drinker to get one DUI – maybe a young woman who doesn’t weigh much drives right after drinking a glass of wine.  A lot of small women do not realize how little they have to drink to [...]

Please Join & Comment

I know you’re here. I see my statistics. Come out of the woodwork and comment! I’d love to hear your thoughts and get a discussion going.

Moving Is Stressful

This summer I have to move. I have moved many times – even long distances. New York City to Los Angeles was the big one.  One of the problems with renting is that you are at the mercy of your landlord should they decide to sell. This is the third house I’ve loved but had [...]