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...]
The Thanksgiving Chair
A recent memorial for a friend of LCL featured a video, The Thanksgiving Chair. As the protagonist went through his day, which included moments of frustration and grief, a chair appeared as a reminder of the importance of giving thanks. As he sat in it, and later placed his daughter in the seat, that lesson was again learned. As a viewer of the video, I relearned it as well and recognized the … [Read more...]