Keeping Company With…..
Alcoholics Anonymous uses the acronym HALT to tell alcoholics/addicts never get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired, because those states make people vulnerable to substance use. I think it’s a great acronym to help all of us steer clear of our “go to” soothers when they’re not healthy. Today, I’d like to focus just on “Lonely.” The sense of isolation among addicts is well-known. However, our culture in general can be extremely isolating. The congresswoman, Rep. Ocasio-Cortes recently called out to …