In the first few weeks of my new life a young woman asked me to coach her through a similar struggle as I'd experienced, saying she "wanted what I had".  She told me the courage she saw in me motivated her.  She said my commitment to doing what it takes to have a changed life inspired her and the steps Read more...

13 years and 12 days ago, I did it. I took a huge gulp. Up to that point, I'd never touched the stuff because it was cheap and so, well, uncool.  Oh sure, I'd pour myself some every week, making sure the right people saw me holding the glass but I never actually drank it. The thing is though, I Read more...