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The Challenge of Being a Feeler In a Profession of Thinkers.
I am one of the 4.5 percent of the legal profession who is a “feeler” personality type.
The Myth of the High Functioning, Impaired Lawyer
“There is no such thing as a “high functioning”, impaired lawyer. There are only degrees of loss of functioning.”
Homeless on Heroin to Law Student
It’s an excellent time for an uplifting story of recovery, resilience, and redemption. Domenick is a third-year law student at Seton Hall. “I used to …
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 …
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I Will Never Forget Frida and Menashe Sterenberg
About fifteen years ago, I came across some very old photos belonging to my mother. One of them was a photo of a man and women with what appeared to be their two young children. I asked my mom who they were.
