tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post2570841726670427780..comments2023-10-26T05:49:59.824-04:00Comments on Reflections of a Grady Doctor: Love of my life.gradydoctorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-4934322457633885362016-07-04T15:28:44.716-04:002016-07-04T15:28:44.716-04:00I have spent my entire career in substance abuse c...I have spent my entire career in substance abuse counseling. This is such a spot-on description of the struggles they face, particularly the low-income minorities. We end up doing a lot of grief counseling around the loss of a lifestyle and the relationships that go with it. I wish more people could understand this aspect of getting sober.Stephbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-86894862054059130822016-07-02T07:04:53.860-04:002016-07-02T07:04:53.860-04:00You gave me a totally new appreciation for what su... You gave me a totally new appreciation for what surrounds alcohol and alcoholism. We often think about "drinking to forget," but for this gentleman, it seems like "drinking to remember" and to feel the love surrounding him.<br />Beautiful reflection, Doc. I wish this story would appear in every medical textbook, CNA, nursing, NP, PA, MD, and all.Cindy Lutenbacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135563113999810284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-71088244632666518432016-07-01T13:13:06.625-04:002016-07-01T13:13:06.625-04:00Me, too, Sister Moon. I had never even considered ...Me, too, Sister Moon. I had never even considered that aspect of alcohol. For him it was tied to his childhood which, despite alcohol, seemed to be filled with love. That's a hard pill to swallow, man.gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-11074460887127797192016-07-01T09:29:09.410-04:002016-07-01T09:29:09.410-04:00That was beautiful and gives me even more respect ...That was beautiful and gives me even more respect for those who abstain. <br />Wow. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.com