Welcome, glad you found the place. Since you’re reading this, you want to know who I am right? Well, I’m not really anybody extraordinary I’d think, just look at my picture. Just a guy, inviting you to step through an innocuous unmarked door at the back of the office….. Wait. Wrong crowd, am I right? Ah well.
My Name is not Duke.
Duke is a title. If you go look it up, it’s the title given to a landholder in medieval (and forward) England (maybe Europe, not sure where the borders might be anymore). That guy, there in the picture above? He’s an accountant, licensed and registered and everything. He’s a boring numbers guy, with no imagination. But once he goes home, it looks more like this…
This is my Chaos Crew. Six kids and counting, (one more but he’s grown and flown the coop).
Believe it or not they’re behaving in this picture. Birthday Party, not sure which one anymore, I think Grandma was here somewhere as well.
Why am I posting a blog about recovery and self-help?
I want to live in a better world. It’s that simple. My world growing up was idyllic, and horrific at the same time. We’ve all got stories, but I am not sharing mine without a good solid re-write.
I’m not sure what else to add. I’ve lived some hard lessons, I’ve learned some hard lessons, and I’m not egocentric enough to think that I have all the answers.
What I am certain of is that if somebody were willing to share their stories and insights with me while I was growing up, I might not be 40 something and only just now learning how to handle my life and my self in this life.
What do I hope to achieve here like this?
In truth, I’ve been writing about the hard parts of life (emotions and other tricky like issues) for more than a few years. And as trite as it sounds, if I can touch one persons soul, and ease the darkness back just a little for you while doing what I have to do anyhow, then it’s a win for everyone.
I’d wax poetic along the lines of ‘for the good of mankind’ and all that, but I’m really not inclined that way. The posts will speak for themselves, and if you have any questions, just ask. My email is around, comments are welcome, and I am always around given an hour or two lag time.
Cheers, and for good measure, May God Have Mercy on you and protect you.
Duke.
If you ever need a hand or have any questions, feel free to leave them below and I will be more than happy to help you out.
Fighting Entropy,
Duke of Chaos
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