How an alcoholic quit drinking, learned Mandarin and became a high-flying global mediator
Danny McFadden hit rock bottom in his 20s before discovering Alcoholics Anonymous. Now he works with bodies like the World ...
Today’s events for Feb. 2
The Aiken County Historical Museum will begin its Winter Lecture Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. The topic will be Remnants ...
Addiction treatment often overlooks trauma. That's a major hurdle in stopping the overdose crisis
“So much of our addiction treatment is actively traumatic,” Szalavitz told Salon in a phone interview. “It tells people, ‘Sit ...
Today’s events for Jan. 31
A concert titled A Night at the Copa, featuring the Brandywine Brass and Maureen Simpson, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, ...
Asking Eric: Family fixer reaches breaking point but can’t let go
Over the past five years, my dad’s alcoholism has taken over. I’m 45 and am simply exhausted and want to start taking the ...
Kelsey Grammer says conservative movement is looking ‘more attractive’ to Hollywood
Kelsey Grammer, a longtime outspoken conservative in Hollywood, is seeing a "softening" in the industry toward people like ...
Asking Eric: How do I stop giving my family so much of my time and money?
Letter writer reaches a breaking point of helping their struggling family members.
Asking Eric: I’m giving more than I get
I have sent multiple gifts to everyone in the family over the years, despite my crushing student loan debt. I paid for my ...
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Asking Eric: I’m reaching my breaking point as my family fixer
Dear Healer: I say this with compassion: it’s time to stop trying to fix your family and heal yourself. You describe yourself ...
Asking Eric: After trying to earn family’s acceptance with money, time, this ‘gay black sheep’ should prioritize healing
Dear Healer: I say this with compassion: it’s time to stop trying to fix your family and heal yourself. You describe yourself ...
Asking Eric: After decades of trying to fix my family, I am exhausted and beaten
Dear Healer: I say this with compassion: it’s time to stop trying to fix your family and heal yourself. You describe yourself ...
Asking Eric: I’ve sacrificed for my family, but now I’m exhausted
"I’m 45 and am simply exhausted and want to start taking the holidays for myself, but it will devastate the family." ...