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Are You Existing or Are You Living?

May 23, 2018

I believe that there are two types of people in this world. There are those who exist, and then there are those who live. Which one are you? To exist is easy. It is like being on autopilot where every day tends to repeat itself. In this state, you do not step outside...

Persistence Pays

May 15, 2018

A woman approached me today after delivering a presentation, and with a slight edge to her tone she said, “I am so jealous. I envy people like you who make speaking seem so easy. I wish I could do what you do.” It can be easy to make judgments based on someone’s...

Discovering Our Achilles Heel

Apr 4, 2018

There have been several moments in my life where I felt invincible. However, this was always short-lived, and something would come along in life that would bring me to my knees. Whether this was through a physical illness, the hurtful words of another, or a critical...

Letting Go of An Addict

Feb 19, 2018

One of the most heart-wrenching situations anyone can experience is watching a loved one struggle with addictions You are forced to have front row seats to a horrific show where you watch that individual deteriorate in front of your eyes. In these times,...

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

Jan 18, 2018

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...

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