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Eight Years Clean!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by gman18

Today, I celebrate eight years clean & sober. I post this not to pat myself on the back, but to merely demonstrate to others that if I can do it, they can do it too. Prison, overdoses, stabbings, gunshots, homelessness, … Continue reading →

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Sharing Is Caring!

Posted on May 29, 2014 by gman18

I had a great time this past Tuesday night at the Brooklyn Heights branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, as I spoke about my book, “Jew in Jail,” and recovery from addiction. I appreciate everyone who came out to hear … Continue reading →

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Six & A Half Years Clean!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by gman18

It seems like only yesterday I was celebrating two years free from alcohol and drugs, since time goes by so quickly for me when I am clean and sober! I woke up this morning with six and a half years … Continue reading →

Posted in Motivation | Tagged abstaining, addiction, alcohol, Brooklyn, career, character, clean, Coney Island Hospital, drugs, Gary Goldstein, Health, inspirational, isolating, Jew in Jail, journalism, mind-altering, motivational, New York, recovery, self-esteem, sober, speeches | 8 Comments

Enjoy Yourself In A Responsible Way!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by gman18

Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived and we all survived such a harsh winter, the tendency is for us as human beings to think we need to hurry up and cram good times into as many days as … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2014!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by gman18

It’s hard to believe, but another year has come and gone! For me, personally, I have continued to remain clean & sober, and been proud to pass the message of recovery onto those who are still sick and suffering, or … Continue reading →

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Be Thankful EVERY Single Day!

Posted on November 29, 2013 by gman18

I hope everyone had a very enjoyable Thanksgiving, and didn’t eat and drink too much. As for myself, I really don’t need society telling me that November 28, 2013 – or any other day for that matter – is when … Continue reading →

Posted in Motivation | Tagged addictions, alcohol, behaviors, blog, clean, conviction, drugs, gambling, Gary Goldstein, gratitude, greatness, Irving Goldstein, recovery, Rikers Island, robbery, sober, thankful, Thanksgiving | 2 Comments

A Day Of Recovery To Remember!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by gman18

I had such an amazing time at the 2013 Rally4Recovery this past Saturday in Providence, Rhode Island, which I attended with my friends from the New York State Office Of Alcoholism And Substance Abuse Services, that I can hardly believe … Continue reading →

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Recovery Is Great!

Posted on August 17, 2013 by gman18

Without a doubt, these past five years and nine plus months have been the best of my 51 year life so far. Recovery has helped me reclaim my life, self-esteem, self-confidence, and purpose for being. Even though I nearly died … Continue reading →

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What Are You “Recovering” From?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by gman18

Let’s face it. We are all recovering from something, because, if we weren’t, that would mean we are perfect, which none of us are. To many of us, admitting we are recovering, or “in recovery,” tells the world we are … Continue reading →

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My Father, My Hero!

Posted on June 16, 2013 by gman18

What better day to honor my beloved, late father, and devote to my blog, than Father’s Day? Although Irving Goldstein passed away on January 23, 1999, my father has been on my mind every single day, and as time has … Continue reading →

Posted in Motivation | Tagged addict, advice, appreciate, beloved, clean, counseling, dad, family, father, Gary Goldstein, hero, incarcerated, Irving Goldstein, lessons, love, morals, principles, proud, respect, sober, son, Success | 2 Comments

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