Monthly Archives: June 2015

Last night was our last night on the counselling course.  Next week we meet briefly as we normally do to hand in our portfolios to be assessed at some point by someone from the awarding body.  Then we’re all out … Continue reading →

“The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker.  The persistence of this illusion is astonishing.  Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death.”  – Alcoholics Anonymous … Continue reading →

Akron Ohio.  10th June 1935.  Just over 80 years ago today. Two men meet.  Bill W who had gone to Akron for a big business deal that had gone south.  He was only a few months sober and had been … Continue reading →

Hero is, in my humble opinion, one of those words that is far too over used in the modern world and the currency of hero has been degraded now.  So much so someone simply holding a door open for someone … Continue reading →

I attended my friend John’s funeral last week.  John was a great nature lover never happier than on a walk with his trusty camera snapping birds etc.  His funeral was held in this beautiful wood location in glorious summer sunshine.  … Continue reading →

We returned to our counselling course last night after a brief break.  I have to say I’ve felt a little bit disconnected from the course over the last few weeks.  After the Easter break since we meet on a Monday … Continue reading →