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Sharing Is Caring!
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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Recovery Is Freedom!
My name is Gary Goldstein, author of “Jew in Jail,” as well as blogger, and motivational & inspirational speaker. More importantly, however, is the fact that I am an addict in long-term recovery, approaching six years and four months clean. … Continue reading
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Enough Already!
I am always sad to learn of a fellow addict’s death, but am also always upset that it takes it happening to someone famous for the media to again take notice and devote time to this disease. Actor Philip Seymour … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, alcohol, battle, disease, drugs, Gary Goldstein, Jew in Jail, media, overdose, Philip Seymour Hoffman, tragedy
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Six Years And Counting!
Yesterday marked six years that I have been clean & sober, and while I don’t really make a big deal out of it myself, I know the significance is the fact that other people in recovery can benefit by realizing … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous, clean & sober, disease, Gamblers Anonymous, Gary Goldstein, Halloween, Jew in Jail, Narcotics Anonymous, recovery, relapse, temper
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A Day Of Recovery To Remember!
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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Tagged addiction, alcohol, Chris Herren, clean, conscience, disease, drugs, Gary Goldstein, Gerry Cooney, Jew in Jail, Patrick Kennedy, rally, recovery, sober
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Recovery Is Great!
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?
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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Nine Years & Counting!
Today marks nine years I have been home from prison, and being a free man is something that only those who have spent time behind bars can truly understand and appreciate. Not being required to ask such simple questions, such … Continue reading
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