I’m not Anti-Alcohol, I’m Anti-Alcoholic—a Social Drinker reports from the front lines of Alcoholism
Hi, my name is Paula and I’m a social drinker. Writing about life with an alcoholic, I wanted to clarify to readers that I’m not…
High-functioning or Low-visibility?
Getting my alcoholic husband to admit he was an alcoholic was impossible. Part of the reason was because no one knew he had a problem, he…
Waves of Grief
Death and grief have their way with us in life. They change us. These beautiful thoughts from an old man ring true and bring comfort.…
Was this you in This Is Us season premiere?
Have you ever been asked: ‘How long was he drinking? Didn’t you know?’ Yes, we eventually discover their secret, but at first we second guess…
Starring Alcoholism
Alcoholism shows up on the movie screen, in TV shows, the pages of books and for some of us, in our lives. For those who…
Life After an Alcoholic Husband
Alcoholism segued subtly into our marriage, stealthlike, until it was everything in our lives. Now, years after my husband’s passing from alcoholic hepatitis, a glance…
Selling His Stuff
The trio of 8″ inch tall plastic dolls that Kellogg’s issued in the 1960s—Snap, Crackle and Pop—guard my kitchen from an overhead shelf, next to…
A Hopeful New Year
Unlike any other time of the year, the end of December pressures us to take stock. Looking back is painful. Looking ahead is…
Good Grief, It’s the Holidays
The last thing you want to do is celebrate, but it’s everywhere. Office parties. Family gatherings. Friendly get-togethers. Is the scent of balsam making you…
Post-Mortem Letters
In the spirit of celebrating love after death, I’m sharing this letter of my late husband’s to his deceased mother that I came across recently. Unlike…
Paula Ganzi McGloin 