Tag Archives: addiction

Trapped in the dysfunction of another’s addiction

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Bookworm

“A child’s home should be the safest place for them, but it’s not when you live with an erratic, active alcoholic,” writes Timothy Burke, whose new memoir, Milk and Whiskey On Logan Way, recounts his traumatic coming of age in … Continue reading →

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Father Ed, spiritual sponsor for AA’s co-founder

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Bookworm

Edward Dowling, S.J. (1898-1960), was called “the greatest and most gentle soul to walk this planet” by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson. Dawn Eden Goldstein, author of a new biography titled Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor … Continue reading →

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