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We Need Compassion More Than Ever
I am one of many lawyers who struggle with depression. I say “many” because according to the 2016 Hazelden Betty Ford/ABA study, 28 percent of …
It’s Ok To Have A Good Cry
I am the “crier” in the family. I wear it all on my sleeve. I shed tears at movie trailers. A few notes of music …
Dealing With Regret
I am often asked if I have “regrets” about my past and my behavior in active addiction. If I could turn back the clock, would …
Reality Show Therapy: Why I Said No To Dr. Phil
In 2012, I was approached by one of the show’s producers to appear on a segment related to my struggle with Body Dysmorphic Disorder(BDD). A …
Reflections At Thirteen Years Sober
On April 8th I celebrated my abstinence-based, thirteen years in long term recovery from alcohol, cocaine, and bulimia (Yes, males develop eating disorders). I reflect …
Coping With Mortality Anxiety
I recently rolled out of bed, after a good night’s sleep, which have become harder to come by during this pandemic. With the exception of …
Loneliness Is Spiking: Pledge To Lend An Ear
More than ever, we need to be there for our colleague’s friends and loved ones. There is a huge difference between solitude by choice and …
Dealing With Social Isolation
Feelings of social isolation are an issue common to law students and lawyers, not to mention people in active addiction. Social isolation can also be …
Responsible Recovery In Pandemic Times
**This is not ideal mutual aid support, but these are not ideal times. If you absolutely have to attend recovery meetings in person, it is …
Fifteen Years Ago, I Wanted To Die
It’s a cool and overcast February afternoon as I turn my car into the parking lot of Green Oaks Hospital. Fifteen years ago, my brothers …
The Legal Profession’s 12-Step Problem
When I began my drug and alcohol recovery in 2007, my therapist provided two options, 12-step or residential treatment. I chose the former and along …
Creating Compassionate Community in the Legal Profession
People, for the most part, want to be part of a community, especially a compassionate one. We want to belong to something greater than ourselves. …
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The “Insanity Of Addiction”
Just about anyone in long-term recovery has a story that we look back on, roll our eyes, chuckle, and use as a gauge of how …
