Poison
I don’t share the following because I am proud of any of it. I only share it because it may resonate with someone who is going through a similar emotional…
Category: Spiritual Journey
Spiritual Adoption (Adoption Awareness Month)
Adoption is a wonderful concept and action. It is beautiful. But with adoption comes a host of questions. Doubts. Insecurities. Identity issues. Trust issues. It’s complex. November is ‘Adoption Awareness…
My Affair.
I’m married and have been for 13 years. I love my wife, care deeply about her, and want to spend the rest of my life with her. I made myself…
What Do YOU want?
I have had to grow up, and will continue that growth process until I can’t any longer. I still want the same two things. I want to be healthy. I…
The Day I Bought Meth
I could see desperation in her eyes. She needed something, anything to give her life again. I’m an alcoholic, not a drug addict, and so the title is confusing to…
Disillusioned Joker
“All right kids, it’s break time.” These were some of my favorite words in outpatient treatment. It meant that we would keep discussing life, on life’s terms. I met her…
Emotions. Insanity. Fight.
Insanity took over. Mind racing, heart pumping, fists swinging, and rage looming, I gave up. My mind won that day, but each day is a new battle. Each and every…
Identity and Argument
The latin phrase “Know Thyself” is a catchy phrase. But how many of us identify with other human beings in a way that builds relationship? How many of us wrap…
