by Jennifer Leigh | Mar 8, 2015 | Curing Fear |
Thursday, March 5th, I was back on the road. I had the honor of meeting Os Hillman, the founder of Marketplace Leadership. I had a wonderful visit and learned a great deal. Friday I drove to meet Diane, his sister. (Diane introduced me to Os.) I had a lovely time with... by Jennifer Leigh | Mar 3, 2015 | Curing Fear |
One of the benzo buddies I talk to is having a very rough time. He’s considering checking into a rehab for a few months, as he feels he can’t cope with withdrawal on his own anymore. He lives alone. He would like very much to live with someone who is also... by Jennifer Leigh | Mar 2, 2015 | Curing Fear |
Thursday, weather permitting, I am hitting the open road once again to slowly make my way back home. My first stop is to meet/visit with a man named Os Hillman. My benzo buddy Diane introduced us as he is her brother. Os is a Marketplace Leader. He helps people take... by Jennifer Leigh | Feb 26, 2015 | Curing Fear |
My tapering process was, how shall I say it… hell. When I made the decision to cold turkey after the addiction “specialist” said it would be a “piece of cake,” I was so ready for something easier than being bedridden and in a state of... by Jennifer Leigh | Feb 25, 2015 | Coping Skills, Curing Fear, Hope |
Once your brain is more recovered from the chemical damage it incurred from the benzo (or “z” drug) that you took, you are ready to become involved in your normal life again. However, for many of us, the trauma and devastation brought on by benzo... by Jennifer Leigh | Feb 24, 2015 | Curing Fear |
I’ve always been a bit impulsive. When I get an idea, I don’t always take the time to think things through, I jump in the deep end and start swimming. It was no different when I started feeling better as withdrawal receded. At three years I jumped back...