Dr. G.

[Rowan]

I've been attending relapse prevention group therapy every week for the last 10 months - sometimes twice a week. The facilitator, Dr. G., also leads workshops on weekends, and sees patients one-on-one in his home. He is also a recovering alcoholic and recently celebrated 28 years.

Between attending trauma workshops, participating in relapse prevention, and seeing him on my own, my recovery has strengthened in ways I never imagined.

Dr. G. is 63, and has had a dry cough for the last year. He's experimented with dietary changes, consulted MD's, had many tests, has seen allergists, etc. He's very fit and exercises regularly. His first grandchild recently celebrated her first birthday and Dr. G. was so excited about her party.

Dr. G. just announced that he is closing his practice in about a month for an indefinite period of time. He will be going into hospital. He will not share his diagnosis or treatment plan but it appears to be very grave. I only found this out tonight while at a meeting.

I was able to share with Dr. G. the hateful things my father did to me, and he (Dr. G.) was able to look at me with compassion, and to reassure me that my father was wrong. He assured me that I was a good mother, and made sure that I knew why.

I don't know what is going to happen to Dr. G. Maybe by some miracle, he'll beat this and overcome the odds.

But I'm going to pray for him every night. And I'll never treat my alcoholism like a joke again. Sometimes, to make others feel comfortable, I'll poke fun at myself, and at my disease. I'm not going to do that anymore.

I'm very sad tonight and - I just wanted to come here and share.

[suki44883]

Thank you for sharing that, Rowan. Prayers going out to you and Dr. G.

[gravity]

Hi Rowan,

My prayers for Dr. G, you, and everyone else in this special man's life. The Creator will be with him every step of the way during this difficult time.

I also want to let you know that I consider you to be one of the most inspirational people here at SR. Your honesty, courage, strength, and determination are just incredible. You have been blessed with a gift to help others.

Take good care of yourself.

Don

[stone]

Rowan.

He sounds like a wonderful man.

[scaredykat]

Thanks for sharing Rowan. He does sound like a wonderful man and counselor.


Barb

[nandm]

((((((Rowan)))))))))))

Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I too admire your courage, strength, honesty, and integrity that you show here at SR.

[CarolD]

Sending my prayers to Dr. G. and to you Rowan
to you for comfort

[caraway]

Thanks for sharing this Rowan. Prayers to you and to Dr G.

[bballdad]

Rowan,my prayers are for Dr G and you...

[NOMOMERLOTMAMMA]

Rowen...keeping Dr. G. and you in my prayers.

[1963comet]

Hope everything will be o.k. with Mr. G. and yourself.

[Tazman53]

Prayers for all parties concerned.

[RufusACanal]

Yes, we are with you in this and all; our thoughts and prayers are with you!


Ron

[PaperDolls]

I'm sending good thoughts your way Row.
Along with hugs and strength and courage.

[tanyapmc]

I just saw this Ro. I am sorry your having to stop seeing your Dr. G. Take what he has taught you and share it with someone else. I think that would be an honor to him. I am glad you have learned all that you have. You are a great example of what recovery is. Love ya