Good stuff, Ben. I used to have a SEVERE drinking problem (last time I drank I ended up on a ventilator) so I can definitely relate to the recovery part.
Love these essays. I don’t know about anorexia - it doesn’t get much attention in men - but I do know about alcoholism. For me it was never about the friends, the taste, the social interaction or the conviviality. It was always about getting drunk! As the alcoholic drinks more he becomes more isolated. So I’m glad to see that other men are able to use alcohol to better their lives and recover from something perhaps worse.
Beautiful. I’m still learning about mental health at 35, so you’re doing quite well. God speed.
Thanks Adam! I'm still learning too!
Great stuff Ben, makes me think seriously about tackling my main addiction - which is too shameful to say out loud, but needs dealt with! Hope I can!
Thanks Rob! I wish you determination and success!
Good stuff, Ben. I used to have a SEVERE drinking problem (last time I drank I ended up on a ventilator) so I can definitely relate to the recovery part.
Thanks! Hope you're doing better!
Just wanted to say bravo and then ask for sharing your invaluable insights with such an open heart.
Thank you Val!
Then ask should be thanks……! Blooming eyesight!
Love these essays. I don’t know about anorexia - it doesn’t get much attention in men - but I do know about alcoholism. For me it was never about the friends, the taste, the social interaction or the conviviality. It was always about getting drunk! As the alcoholic drinks more he becomes more isolated. So I’m glad to see that other men are able to use alcohol to better their lives and recover from something perhaps worse.