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Comment on What Does the Average Bear Really Get About Addiction? by jenneandrews

jenneandrews — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:47:44 +0000

Thanks
becky– Clearly you are one of the people reaching out and trying to make a difference. Thanks for coming by– bottom line is that this is very hard to fight alone and having become a champion of some of the secular recovery movements, principally because I think the powerlessness concept is disempowering for women in particular and that we all have more personal power than we think we do, I believe that reaching out and disclosing the nature of the gorilla is key. xxxj

Comment on What Does the Average Bear Really Get About Addiction? by Becky Wergers

Becky Wergers — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:27:52 +0000

Thank you for speaking out Jenne. I am a nurse and have two addicts in my life and attend Al Anon regularly. The medical community is woefully uneducated regarding addiction. The mental health community is still largely groping in the dark. Insurance and pharmaceuticals are right up there with oil companies and organized crime in my humble opinion. Our culture continues to glamorize drugs and alcohol. I’ve come to believe the answers are personal accountability, education, and spiritual programs, such as NA, AA, and CA. Good recovery programs are few and far between but they are out there. Keep trying, keep moving forward and keep giving back.

Comment on Book Review: An Illumination of Book of Fire by Cary Waterman by Britton Minor

Britton Minor — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:58:45 +0000

Your review, inclusive of the rich snippets from Cary Waterman’s book, leaves me thirsty for her moist morsels of life–perspectives honed with a depth of compassion that is uncommon–her immense talent speaks humbly for itself.

Comment on What Does the Average Bear Really Get About Addiction? by shanyns

shanyns — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:10:52 +0000

Jenne – your courage humbles and amazes me. You are a voice in a dark wilderness that no one likes to admit exists but we know it does. My family fought and is frought with addiction. All kinds including doctor ordered and supervised…I chose to fight it before I got caught in it but I’m not blind or unaware to the fight and how crippling it is for those in the middle of it themselves or battling for the ones they love. Thank you for your candid sharing, this post is worth sharing and your courage is something to be admired. Much love my dear heart.

Comment on What Does the Average Bear Really Get About Addiction? by Britton Minor

Britton Minor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:53:55 +0000

I trust you more than I trust him–he cannot possibly know your battle–and your determination to live a life that supports your beautiful writing craft–and the part of you that craves being whole while present even more than the drugs that have you temporarily in their grip. Never, ever give up. Never, ever quit building the life you deserve–yes, deserve. Love to you dear one.

Comment on What Does the Average Bear Really Get About Addiction? by jenneandrews

jenneandrews — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:43:32 +0000

I am humbled and most grateful to you, Britton– thanks a million for your support. My prick of a doctor just told me that since his practice has referred me to a pain clinic he won’t reduce the doseage and help me get off the stuff, although they all know there are problems with finding the right pain management clinic around here. What a fool. And, as is the story of my life, I’ll have to do it myself. xxxj

Comment on What Does the Average Bear Really Get About Addiction? by Britton Minir

Britton Minir — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:48:56 +0000

Hope despite our perceived reality is what I meant

Comment on What Does the Average Bear Really Get About Addiction? by Britton Minir

Britton Minir — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:44:32 +0000

Oh sweetheart-if I may address you thusly-you are brave and beautiful and heroic. To fight for ourselves, despite giant doses of shame (our own and “theirs”), takes Herculean effort and a bit of magic (Something higher, hope our perceived reality).

I believe in you. I love your work, your broad and honest take on a world that has given you a hellish ride. I love that you care enough to enlighten those of us who cannot possibly understand addiction without your willingness to expose its truth.

Comment on A few words on a lonely battle: self-advocacy under the ADA…. by jenneandrews

jenneandrews — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:16:38 +0000

thanks very much, Britton. Means a great deal! xxxj

Comment on A few words on a lonely battle: self-advocacy under the ADA…. by Britton Minor

Britton Minor — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:21:10 +0000

The discrimination against all things unfamiliar (to whomever is discriminating) is wide-spread in our beautiful country. I am saddened by our seeming inability to get down to basics (human decency) when addressing challenges–be it political issues or personal health. Instead of being mired in regulations that allow us to treat others with disdain and diplomacy (or sheer righteous cruelty), it would be revolutionary (in its historical form) to begin again to “help each other across the street” without a second thought–to be able to look someone in the eyes (even if it means getting down on one knee) to try to understand, at a detailed level, what those who are not blessed with perfect bodies and health need. I am so sorry, Jenne, that you have to fight so hard–but am grateful and impressed that you do. For the gifts you share, your heart, and your fight, thank you.