If a person has an experience that is physically, mentally or emotionally traumatic, the mind deals with the situation in one of several different ways. Some people abuse alcohol, food, drugs or other substances to numb the feelings they have inside. Others mourn for a short period of time, restore their faith, balance and sanity, and somehow miraculously move on. But the rest of us left over, usually those who are very analytical and logical, have trouble processing deeply troubling situations. So, we replay the painful situation over and over again in our minds, searching for an answer. But the problem is, the answer cannot be found in the rational mind, because the problem is on an emotional plain.

America’s favorite bad boy, Charlie Sheen, says he is at war with CBS. He is really at war with himself.

Staying sober through the holidays.

A friend fixer addict is a person who will do whatever it takes to save their friends from themselves. Whether the friend wants saved or not.

Explores a 12 step phrase of acting as if in a broader since of shaping your life.

A recollection on experiences I have experienced as a volunteer with those who are “recovering”.