Retreating from Anger: Releasing Attachments
Attachment means “I cannot do without it,” or, in the case of human relationships, “I cannot do without you.” Attachment may lead to dependence, craving, clinging, fear of loss or change, or anxiety leading one to attempt to possess, control or have dominance of our beliefs over another human being.
Stress: Friend or Foe?
In the October 2015 Sheriff’s chaplain meeting, the chaplains had a presentation on “Stress: Friend or Foe?” In this session, we learned how stress affects the body — both physically and mentally — in several different ways. Stress can also affect your families. Law enforcement has a high divorce rate. As deputies, you have probably had some training sessions on stress and how to deal with it in healthy ways.
A Family Problem
When there is an alcoholic in the family, it affects the entire family. It ranges from being afraid to attend social gatherings and weddings because the alcohol will be free-flowing to dreading the holiday season because many celebrations include alcohol. Is anyone counting the drinks that the problem drinker has consumed? Does the family have an exit strategy? How long can the family endure this alcohol-induced dance to hide the fact that their loved one is an alcoholic?