So my ten year old son and I were sharing a “male” day: his basketball game, watching NFL playoffs, eating chicken wings and then going to Krispy Kreme. The testosterones were flying all over, I was being a manly man, he was being a manly boy, and there we no wives, sisters or Grandmas to… Read More
Surrender is a very important word. Not to force things. Perfect example: During the tsunami, when I was drowning and I was under a layer of debris, and I started to swallow the black water, and I couldn’t breathe, I said, “Okay. If I have to go, I have to go.” And I let go.… Read More
In my annual Christmas (Holiday) Email that I send out to current and former clients, my 2014 theme was “just show up” for people when they need you. You don’t need to do anything “right” or “special” or bring the “perfect gift”…You just need to show up. (Note: email me at dave@drgore.com and tell me… Read More
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there…. You have a tough job, don’t get much appreciation, and one day does not provide enough pampering and acknowledgement for all you do. Thanks. And to my family: First, “Thanks, Mom” for raising me and helping me not die during my childhood. I rode bikes without… Read More
I asked my buddy if he wanted to watch a game with me, he said “No, I am going to the Alt-J concert at Chastain.” “Is he/she/it sold out?” I asked, because my nineteen year old loves him/her/it. My buddy said he didn’t know. I told my daughter about the show, she happened to be… Read More
Signs of Unhealthy Boundaries From a handout of Onsite Workshops (www.onsiteworkshops.com), with additional information from Dr. Gore. Telling all Talking at an intimate level at the first meeting Falling in love with a new acquaintance Falling in love with anyone who reaches out Being overwhelmed by a person-preoccupied Acting on the first sexual impulse Being… Read More
Hitting Bottom In Addiction: The Only Way To Go Is Down What does it mean to hit rock bottom? When it comes to alcohol and drug addiction, "hitting rock bottom" means that the user comes to a place where he decides he does not wish to continue living the way he is living, and hopefully,… Read More
