Two Women and an Addiction Journey in Recovery
Lucille Barkley, resident manager at Gale House, and Lou, a four time married recovering alcoholic, recount their battles with drinking. Lou describes abuse, pregnancy, and early marriages, then finding solace in self help groups and AA. The piece notes alcoholism as a disease acknowledged by the AMA in 1956 and cites grim odds of proper treatment while urging self care and confidential support groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Barkley
Gale House
Jack Mori
Lou
American Medical Association
AMA
Woman helps others after alcohol woes and marriage loss
Brenda Freeny, once linked to alcoholism through her marriage, now works as an addictions counselor at Gale House in Frederick Maryland. She leads a women-focused support group at Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ and advocates public education on alcoholism as a disease, not a choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
Bystead
Frederick
Brenda Freeny
Takoma Park
Al-Anon
Alcoholics Anonymous
Gale House
United Way
Jack Mori
Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
W. Church St
Freeny
August programs at Piney Run Nature Center schedule
Piney Run Nature Center in Sykesville lists August activities for all ages. Wildflower hike starts 7 30 a m on Aug 10 with a $2 car entrance. Ornithological Society meeting Aug 48 at 7 30 p m. Baby animals program Aug 15 10 11 a m with limited registration. Insect Bingo Hike Aug 20 10 11 a m with 50 75 cent fees. Canoe and Fondue Aug 23 7 9 p m for couples costing 7 50 8 50 and 6 50 if bringing own canoe. Animal Homes Aug 29 10 11 a m for 3 8 year olds with 50 75 cent fees. Call 1-795-3274 to register. Also note University of Washington research on hearing restoration in rhesus monkeys with early human trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Run
Sykesville
Marylane Ornithological Society
Maryland Ornithological Society
Piney Run Park
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Gwen McEntire
News-Post
David L. Chims
United States
Oblins
Low
Gwer Mexa
Pichics
Gale House, Inc
N. Market St. Frederick, Md
Seattle
University of Washington
Orthopaedic
Office of
Joseph E. Trips
Center St. Thurmont
Walkersville
Toomey Day Care, Inc
Oakmont Street
Gaithersburg
Maryland
Nironen & Bain
By Bruce Hinchcliffe
Dennis
Bath
Main Street
Mt. Airy
Lorin F. Busselberg
Diane Ahlman
Plastic Surgery
Taney Avenue
Shurth
Ambaugh
Umbaugh Building CO
P.O. Box
New Oxford, PA
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