Tag Archives: mental-health

“Who’s Suffering in Your Resentment?”

That question was asked by a friend who watched me carry an enormous resentment far longer than necessary. It’s never required. I haven’t told this story to many because it’s embarrassing to think it took me so long to learn … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Difficult People

Difficult people can be a lifelong curse. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have at least one person within shouting distance who they could live without. It might be the checkout clerk at the grocery store, in a non-profit where … Continue reading →

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Why Does Another Addiction Pop-Up After I Work on the One in Front of Me?

This question was raised at meetings many times during early recovery. It seemed I always had some character defect to work on or another program to attend. My addictions are similar to the Whack-A-Mole game in the arcade. With a big … Continue reading →

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Road Rage

I’ve always considered myself a caring and spiritual person, but when I get behind the wheel, that peaceful, loving person moves to the back seat, and my EGO takes command. Observing EGO’s behavior, it’s exactly the opposite of what I … Continue reading →

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