Addictions Archives | Allan Kehler

Paula’s Story: When the Drugs Don’t Work

My full name is Paula Jacobs-St. Germaine. I want to use my real name in this story because the more that I own it and recognize it for what it is, the better I can feel about the remorse and shame of the past. I started drinking at the age of six. The mysterious...

How Does A Homeless Person Spend Their Money?

The answer is quite simple. It is none of your business. I walked downtown today and as usual, there were a few homeless people sitting on the sidewalk. With hat in hand, I observed one man politely asked the person in front of me if he could spare any change. This...

Born Resilient: A Sneak Peak Into Chapter 1

While it is easier to deflect your pain, the only way out is through. Our reaction to physical pain is not the same as our reaction to emotional pain. When we experience a cut or a broken arm, we are quick to act, and will immediately tend to our wound and try to...

“What’s stronger than a broken man who has the courage to rebuild himself? It’s time to redefine what it means to be strong.”

- Allan Kehler