Read: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Andres:   Age 25 It was another late night for Andres Rojas.  He worked the long shift at the club as the new opening act on Thursday night. Andres was always working hard at the club as a bartender and as a waiter when they ...

Read: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4   Coping Eric 30 Dammit, now I am late! Shit, I’m never going to live this one down! Eric jumped out of his car and ran inside to clock in. He was about to walk out the door to get to his work duties when ...

Read: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Learning to Cope – Eric – 30 Eric stepped outside with the down-pouring rain coming at him with massive thundering. There was a storm brewing and the dark clouds kept getting darker. This time he was in a hurry to get to work this morning. Shit! I can’t ...

Anyone else feel like they need an AA meeting because they are a little (a lot) interested (obsessed) with reading and books? For the about of time, energy, and money spent because of this passion (addiction)? Us book lovers can’t seem to function without reading and can develop a twitch just thinking about the time not ...

Read: Part 1 and Part 2 Gertie, 30 Gertie stood outside the back door of the restaurant. She held her hands together and closed her eyes in prayer. Lord give me strength.  I do not know how much more I can endure.  As tears filled her eyes, she could hear the echoes of all that was ...

I am starting on a new series titled, Learning To Cope. I am sharing a short excerpt from a WIP I am working on for a short story collection for 2020 which deals with addiction and abuse affecting people today. I hope you like it. Chapter 1: Meet Alice Alice Age 30 Alice stood in ...

We have heard many people sing about loneliness. We have read poetry about it. There are numerous books on the subject, but do you really know how being lonely can affect you? I am a social creature. I always have been. Being able to interact and connect with others socially is important to me mentally, ...