Tag Archives: alcoholism

A common occurrence among alcoholics and friends of alcoholics is denial. We oftentimes deny that there is ever a problem with alcohol because it is such an uncomfortable subject to approach. Other times it can be difficult to tell whether someone truly has a problem with alcohol. However, if you …

It is extremely rare to find an individual whose alcohol or drug use has not impacted negatively on family or loved ones. Chemical dependency is identified by the loss of control over an addictive substance. It is an illness that strikes randomly throughout the population. It happens to people at …

Putting Mommy as a Priority is something I have never been able to achieve. Towards the end of last year I wrote 2 blogs that were immensely popular and the topics are obviously things that are things that are a struggle for all moms: my body after birth and time …

Another milestone: today I am 5 years clean and I am not ashamed to say I am an alcoholic and an addict. I cannot believe how my life has changed in the last 5 years. I would like to say a special thank you to everyone in my journey, especially …

Hi, my name is Lynne and I’m an alcoholic and addict. I have said those words so many times in meetings and in rehab that sometimes now when I meet someone I often almost automatically blurt this out! For a very long time I was resentful and angry because I …