Originally Posted by RollTide

OnawaMiniya,

When I worked in the nuclear industry we learned that "time, distance and shielding" minimizes exposure to radiation and I use those same principles with any negative force in my life.

Time: limiting or minimizing the exposure time reduces the dose.

Distance: Just as the heat from a fire is less intense the further away you are, so is the intensity and pain created by an alcoholic the further away you are.

Shielding: Barriers of lead, concrete and water provide protection from penetrating radiation. Walls, other people, etc. provides protection from alcoholics.