43 months sober. and still acting like an alcoholic. acting? c'mon, it's who i am. haven't been living an honest life. moved myself out of my house last night. been complaining about my spouse for years, dealing with issues that seem to never go away. used to drink over it, now...they're still there. but how much is me? her?

odd, while living with her, i would never be fully honest about things...my dealings, whereabouts, purchases made on the sly. such bullsh*t. living in denial about... Read More

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AM I ADDICTED?? (A Test)

As a “Certified Addictions Life Coach” I have several tests available to me to help you answer the question. What I think is unimportant; all that matters is the conclusions you draw.

Rather than reinvent the wheel, I am quoting material from Jan Edward Williams which I completely support. While Jan specifically mentions alcohol, by and large that... Read More

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2012-Mission to Improve Self-esteem

To be of service to others, I do a lot of reading and research. Original thinking is fine but what I know and coach originated from others.

The biggest issues I help others to come to grips w... Read More

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A NEW YOU IN 2012?

READY FOR CHANGE?

Here we are, 9 days in to a new year and most things back to normal. By now, a majority of people who have made resolutions have broken them

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I don't know if this is much of an update or not. But my physical limitations has gotten a little worse and I have ADHD. My home looks like a tornado went through. My husband and I don't get along real well, as I try to change him spiritually. And that ain't working. My 25 yr. old daughter has picked up a bad habit of drinking and likes going out to get drunk. I put my foot down and told her she was not to come home drunk. She is a 2011 graduate of UW-Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Fine A... Read More

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