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How Reading Helps Me Stay On The Beam
Fiction and non-fiction reading, as well as audiobooks, are an essential part of my mental health maintenance program. Like many lawyers, much of my reading …
A Letter To My Siblings
When we were kids, our dad said to us often in one form or another to always stay in touch. He said that no matter …
Embracing The Cusp Of Senior Sober
In less than a year, I turn sixty-years old. Not quite senior, but certainly approaching the cusp. I have reflected on words my father spoke …
Give Dry January A Try!
Disclaimer: For someone who has a severe drinking problem, the sudden stoppage of alcohol intake can cause serious health issues. Please consult a qualified addiction …
Have You Had A Good Cry Lately?
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 …
‘Legally Mocktail’ Your Holiday Event
It’s that time of the year again. Holiday Parties. Spiked eggnog and lampshades against the backdrop of a legal profession replete with problem drinkers. Along …
Wait Until You Get My Bill
We allowed our father to pass with as much dignity as is possible under the relentless assault of advancing dementia. There was no debate over …
Lawyer Wellness: The Elephant In The Room
I recently got together for lunch with a long-time friend. He is a senior partner at a very respected, mid-size firm in Dallas-about sixty lawyers. …
Xanax, Blow & A TRO
Last night is a blur. The bars, the booze, the blow. No memory of last-call or the journey home. My fingers feel swollen and clunky …
It’s Good To Get Help
I am honored to have participated in the making of this important video put out by the State Bar of Texas and The Texas Lawyers …
Echos Of Trauma
It sometimes seems like my entire life is processing either the direct or secondary trauma of my past. Traumatic echoes of events that, for the …
When It Comes To Mental Health, Don’t Mind Your Own Business.
Lawyers are 3.6 times as likely as non-lawyers to suffer from depression. We have the highest problem drinking rate. It seems like once a month …
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I Am One Of Many Lawyers Who Struggle With Major Depression
I am one of many lawyers who struggle with major, clinical depression. I say “many” because according to the 2016 Hazelden Betty Ford/ABA study, 28 …
