by The Magdalen House | Aug 7, 2024 | #Hopeless, Alcoholism, Big Book, Disease, Solution, Sponsor, Step 1
In this episode, Kelsey and Kelly dive deep into Step 1. Step 1: We admitted we were powerless- that our lives had become unmanageable. Kelly shares her experience of learning about the body and mind of an alcoholic and how she had lost the power of choice in drink....
by The Magdalen House | Jul 5, 2024 | Disease, Recover, Stigma, Testimonial
Why is Alcoholic Such a Bad Word? https://magdalenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Why-is-Alcoholic-Such-a-Bad-Word-Recording.mp3 By Lisa Kroencke, Chief Executive Officer The public perception is that alcoholics are different; we struggle more than others or have...
by The Magdalen House | Nov 19, 2023 | Alcoholism, Disease, Mental Health, Spiritual, Stigma
By Diana Miller, Chief Development Officer | Intro By Kelsey Amos, Women’s Program Manager I was recently having a conversation with an alcoholic woman whose non-alcoholic partner expressed concerns with the upcoming holidays. She explained that her partner was...
by The Magdalen House | Sep 6, 2023 | #Support, Alcoholism, Disease, Step 1, Stigma
Am I drinking too much? Am I an Alcoholic? Why can’t I stop drinking? Each of these are common online searches that may have brought you to this very page. Identifying alcoholism can be daunting with many stigmas and judgments. We are glad you are here and that your...
by The Magdalen House | May 24, 2023 | Alcoholism, Disease, Mental Health, Recover, Stigma
Dr. Kay Colbert, a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Dallas and a board member at The Magdalen House, discusses the disease of alcoholism from a clinical perspective. Dr. Colbert shares her knowledge of the disease, why it’s necessary to lessen...
by The Magdalen House | May 10, 2023 | Children, Disease, Family, Solution
Recovered family member Judy Cogan and her recovered alcoholic daughter, Charlotte, talk with Laurie about how learning that alcoholism is a disease changed both their lives. Judy shares her experience with working the steps and seeking help and the role the Family...
