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Donna: Getting addicts into treatment should be the number one goal of any program. The more addicts that are successfully treated, the higher the reduction ...

Bill: Hi AJ, Great to hear from you, and that you are doing OK. I've recommended Undrunk to several people, even a couple of bleedin' deacons I was sure...

AJ Adams: Hi Bill, Just came across your very nice comments on Undrunk -- thanks a lot. My sobriety date is Oct 2006 and so I had a bit more than that first yea...

Steve E: Forgot to add to the "patience and tolerance" lines...while I say that to People, they keep pushing in front of me. At one store I was still in line a...

Steve E: Patience: I might as well stop before I start, because it is..."never in a man." LOL! Actually, I've got enough of it now that I can give some awa...

Jeanie: I am so glad to read that you are experiencing real joy again. I hope it infects you and your family more until you are full to the brim. Well done y...

Donna: Thank you for sharing your relapse. It reminds us all of how powerful drug addiction is and how easy it is to succumb to temptation. By letting other ...

Steve E: Eli, I feel as if we "know" one another enough that I may write without sounding condescending--or like a "teacher". I'm just another sober alcoholic...

Lexie: Incidentally, Al-Anon (and, I assume, Nar-Anon) is GREAT for "straightening out" families and friends of alcoholics and addicts! Kept me from losing ...

Lexie: I've been on both sides of an alcohol problem (that of others, for many years, until my own drinking passed the point of no return), and I never liked...

kelly: You are obviously both bright and brave. Thanks for sharing with us, here, and getting that off of your chest. I would be the codependent in my si...

Eli Hornby: Oh and by the way it's only 11:45 pm here on the West coast - late but not THAT late!...

Eli Hornby: Wow Dolly, I sure hear your hurt and betrayal here. It's late and I'm very tired, so I won't try to say too much right now, but I'll work on a post to...

Bridgette Torre: Thanks for your post, and your blog. There are a number of different treatment programs and approaches to support people suffering from substance abus...

Alix: Thinking of you, and extending empathy. I lost my father last year. I am very glad you have a family for support and warmth. My condolences....

Not deep.

Been cleaning all day today, and yesterday. Well, maybe not all day, there was some toenail painting and shopping in there as well, but I’m exhausted still.

Bagged up so. much. crap. today and took it to be donated. Oh, that felt so good. I had this huge pile of “stuff to be donated” gathering in the corner of my bedroom for like a year, and now it’s gone. And, I scored a pair of in-line skates for $7, thanks to J’s eagle eye. Turns out they retail for 180 beans and they’re barely even used. I love getting rid of all that extra junk. The psychological benefit seems even greater than the spatial benefit.

My vacation from parenthood is nearly over. Little C will be back from Alaska tomorrow morning. I’ve both reveled in my alone time and missed her profoundly, and I’m ready for her to be home. Looking forward to skating with her while she rides her bike, going swimming and getting ready for her birthday party.

You know, I don’t really have anything profound to say today. I’ve been sitting here for a while, trying to think up something wise, or at least interesting, about life and recovery and growth. But it’s just not happening. I’m worn out, but in a good way - the tired that comes from being super-productive and spending time in the sun. Not exactly conducive to deep thoughts.

I have stuff to write about. I’ve been reading a wonderful book, and doing more meditating lately. I’d like to share what that’s all about, but I’m afraid you’ll have to check back