Twenty-six years ago, I reached out to Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. I needed help. It is said that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. I was ready. And LCL was there. I was connected to other lawyers in recovery that told me what it was like for them, what happened, and what it was like now. I felt something that I had not felt in quite some time. Hope. That began a long association … [Read more...]
Well-Being Week in Law 2025 – Day 4
Day 4: Connect: Social Well-Being Building connection, belonging, and a reliable support network. Contributing to our groups and communities. I recently wrote an article for the Minnesota Bench & Bar about the dangers of loneliness and isolation, What I've learned about loneliness, isolation, and the legal profession through my recovery. I commend the article to you. Here are a few of … [Read more...]
Hiding in Plain Sight – Eating Disorders Awareness Week (2/25/25 – 3/2/25)
Anorexia. Bulimia. Bingeing. Purging. We need to say these words out loud. We need to destigmatize eating disorders and disordered eating. After opioids, eating disorders are the deadliest mental health condition. When you think of an eating disorder you might first think of anorexia. It might bring to mind Karen Carpenter and other high-profile celebrities that have suffered and sometimes died … [Read more...]
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