

I Say ‘I’m an Alcoholic’—Why Does That Bother You?
Grateful alcoholic, Karen and her faithful friend Frisco The past two days have been filled with interactions I can’t...
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Why Am I So Stuck? How Shame Keeps Women Trapped in Silence
"Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough." – Brené Brown For years, I carried a secret. On...
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Why can't I control my drinking? The truth about self-medication.
Introduction A 12-step recovery program is the foundation of my sobriety. I work it every day—to maintain my mental and spiritual health,...
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