I attended NC State University, earning a Batchlors Degree in Liberal Arts; and a Master's Degree in Education- (at the same time, earning a self-aclaimed, highly
participatory Doctorate degree in alcoholism) while working full-time with the
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Retired there in 1985 with 30 years of service.
Have a vast experience and knowledge of addiction from family of origin, personal, and professional life. Have twenty -five years of recovery from alcohol addiction; 26 years from nicotine; and 22 years recovery from Codependency. I attended the first eight-day program in the Nation for Adult children of alcoholics and Codependency, sponsored by Onsite--Sharon and Dr. Joe Cruse.
Following this experience, Dr. Joe and Sharon recommended that I participate in
an Internship program sponsored by the Caron Foundation Family Program (formerly known as Chit Chat Treatment Program) in Wernersville, Pa. Successfully completing this program, I developed an outpatient program known as Adventures in Recovery in Stuart, Florida. Later becoming exempt from Florida liscenses due to the Spiritual
nature of the work; becoming Adventures in Spirituality and Recovery. Studying with the Alliance of Divine Love, I became an Ordained Minister to provide spiritual counseling helping people heal from deep emotional wounds. Most of the work is done on a one-on-one intensive and a couple of times a year, I facilitate a Breaking Free
Intensive weekend with small groups.
Also facilitate groups doing intensive healing therapy in many different locations.
Am currently endeavoring to write of my life's experiences and lessons.
YOU CAN RECOVER!
ADDICTIONS ARE ONLY A SYMPTOM OF DEEPER PROBLEMS. WHEN WE FIND AND RESOLVE THE DEEPER PROBLEMS, WE FIND THAT OUR SPIRIT CAN BE FREE AND HAPPY; WE CAN KNOW AND LOVE THE PERSON THAT WE REALLY ARE!!!