Tag Archives: Addiction

Filled With

Posted on July 17, 2010 by jeff noel

Torment. Pain. Weight. Pressure. This is what addiction can feel like. It’s impossible to comprehend, unless you’ve been called out, voluntarily or, involuntarily. Sitting here at the Orlando International Airport, listening to the TV broadcast a documentary on alcoholism. Listening … Continue reading →

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Others May, You May Not

Posted on July 9, 2010 by jeff noel

Are there activities, harmless on the surface, that others may do, but you may not? There are, even if you can’t recognize them. Tonight, there’s a get together of old friends, celebrating a recent wedding. It’s BYOB, and some will … Continue reading →

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He Prayed For Me On The iPhone

Posted on April 25, 2010 by jeff noel

Ever have something nice, and completely unexpected happen? Late yesterday, while I was still in the office (yes, on a Saturday), my iPhone rang.  It was Keith. Keith and I rode the same school bus for 12 years. I was … Continue reading →

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Thank You For The Addiction

Posted on April 15, 2010 by jeff noel

Without the triumph of overcoming addiction, it would be much more challenging for you to believe I have any earthly idea what hell looks like.

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jeff noel Sobriety

Posted on December 20, 2009 by jeff noel

Yesterday, United States President Obama.  Today, Orlando’s jeff noel. Different people, same word. Sobriety. December 31, 2001.  New Year’s Eve.  The biggest “drinking day” of the entire year. But not this day, December 31, 2001. Not this man.  Not ever … Continue reading →

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