My disclaimer...

It's the first of a New Year and now is a good time to reiterate what I am and what I am not:

The following is a list of things that I do NOT claim to be:

1.                  A medical professional in any capacity;

2.                  A counselor or social worker of any sort;

3.                  A legal professional at any level;

4.                  A representative of any rehabilitation center;

5.                  An employee of any pharmaceutical endeavor;

6.                  A member of any anti-alcohol organization;

7.                  An affiliate of any governmental agency.

The following is a list of all the things that I DO claim to be:

1.                  The wife of an end-stage alcoholic;

2.                  The mother of a child who died as a result of alcoholism;

3.                  The step-parent of entire family who died after being hit by a drunk-driver;

4.                  A member of a family that has had many addiction issues;

5.                  An advocate of safe driving and healthy living through responsible choices;

6.                  The author of The Immortal Alcohol blog, The Workbook for Caretakers of End-Stage Alcoholics, and The Buffalo Buzz Newsletter.