alcoholism

Going for Eleven! My Third Glass Story

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 9, 2016
Post category:Depression Drinking Health and Fitness Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Third Glass Series

The third glass for me ALWAYS sounds like a great idea. My brain and my heart want that extra boost. My spirit and mind knows that it's not such a great idea for me.

The Little Oblivion I Seek

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 31, 2016
Post category:Depression Drinking Health and Fitness Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Third Glass Series

If drinking is a little like Ambien, I do understand the draw towards daily drinking. It's not for me either, never has been, but daily Ambien, I could see how I might enjoy that if not for the side effects that it kills my hopeful attitude the next day and has me making promises my actually emotional state won't let me fulfill.

The Third Glass is an Anti-Aphrodisiac for Me

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:June 17, 2015
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Third Glass Series

The choice to head towards less consciousness on a regular basis is a conscious choice, nonetheless. Decide consciously when are about to fill up your third glass. Talk about the evening with your significant other.

Father, My Father: Forgiving My Dad and Myself

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:June 13, 2014
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Love Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

And as I forgive my father for his loss of control and family, for the divorce, and for not taking care of himself long enough to see me and my kids. Today, I forgive him, but I am also learning to forgive myself for the failure of my marriage.