Category Archives: Sobriety

Albert’s posts on healing from alcohol addiction

Assimilation? Never!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by South Wind

At a time of spiritual meditation I am sometimes drawn To point my face towards the sun My eyes tightly shut Still, through closed eyes I see all the colours Of a magnificent sunrise before me Like the fire within … Continue reading →

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Black Bear Man

Posted on April 21, 2013 by South Wind

A day for Mike (Black Bear Man) usually began with him being mechanically lifted out of bed, then washed, dressed and fed by staff at the longterm care hospital where he resided. Mike was a quadriplegic. His paralysis occurred when … Continue reading →

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Sobriety and the Boulet Boots

Posted on February 17, 2013 by South Wind

I remember a summer day back in 1970, going into a shop in the Byward Market (Lowertown Ottawa) and telling the shopkeeper, “I want the meanest cowboy boots in the store and I don’t care about the cost.” The proprietor, … Continue reading →

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