For those of us in active recovery, the question of whether to drink or not to drink has been answered. For others, the question has not yet been asked, or seemed relevant. For still others, the decision to take a break from alcohol has more to do with the potential health benefits of not drinking for a sustained period. The idea for Dry January (i.e., voluntary abstention from drinking alcohol … [Read more...]
Crouching Triggers, Hidden Dangers?
Is this a challenging time of year for you? Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) can help. After a couple of years of physical distancing and smaller gatherings due to COVID (which may have been a relief to some), we may find ourselves being triggered at professional and family events with larger crowds and more alcohol. We may be missing a friend, colleague, or family member that we lost during … [Read more...]
Lean On Me
We all know a familiar version of this iconic 1972 Bill Withers hit. Maybe it’s the voice of Bill Withers himself, one of the many cover versions, or, if you’re lucky, the dulcet tones of Judge Donovan Frank, keynote speaker at LCL’s June 2 Stepping Up for Well-Being breakfast. Judge Frank began his remarks with a song: Sometimes in our lives, We all have pain, We all have sorrow, But, if we … [Read more...]