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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-14 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you. |
| 2009-10-30 | Vanessa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-26 | Kleo | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-16 | Trish | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! It is going to be difficult for me to let go, but just hearing that helps. Thanks so much. Trish |
| 2009-10-09 | Rae Anne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much for your thoughts and advise!!! I probably tend to be somewhat codependent, but happen to love my husband very much. I do understand the nature of the alcoholic, but it's very difficult to accept that 10 years of marriage and my life are just over. I have been thinking that I simply need to move on also and your thoughts will help with that progression. Thank you very much!!! |
| 2009-09-30 | Jessica | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you ever so much for your insight... |
| 2009-09-21 | Tasha | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-20 | Ann | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | This response was very clear and helpful to me as I didn't know what course to take in this dilema. I am going to take the advice given me. I thank him/her very much for their insight. |
| 2009-09-09 | steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-08 | steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-04 | Pam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-11 | Van | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-06 | Rebekah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thankyou so much! This all makes so much sense to me! |
| 2009-07-28 | Moni | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Druideck, Thank you very much for your quick and detailed response. I truly wish everyone would have a "low bottom" so they could get help fast. More than that, I wish substance abuse of any kind did not exist. I have a deep respect of those who engage in the enormous task of overcoming a challenge such as this one. And as some people say... in fact I think it is a huge opportunity for actually getting to know how capable, strong and wonderful they are...despite their self-image or ideas. I'd dare say for some it is the moment of true spiritual awakening. Something fantastic in disguise. The opportunity of a lifetime, dressed as a curse. Thank you very much for your words and for sharing of your expertise. You can help more than those who have lived something personally. Thank you again for your time, your dedication and for sharing of your wisdom with us. God bless you always. |
| 2009-07-28 | terrie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-13 | Jaque | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your timely response! You brought something out that rang true for me. That is always trying to please others, especially my own mother, always trying to be accepted by her...hence another lack in my life!! Go figure. I will get Robin Norwoods book asap!! |
| 2009-07-10 | LEANNE | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-07 | Liz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | It's good to hear this from someone who doesn;t know us personally. Thanks! |
| 2009-07-07 | rajnish | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for your information,if you have any additional information please inform |
| 2009-06-23 | Gail | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-you Druideck.You have given me some hope of him surviving this. I dont know if he can give up drinking, but one things for sure, he cant drink in gaol. This disease is the most cruel and destructive thing. I dont allow people to use drinking as an excuse for there behaviour, but in my brothers case , its different. His father couldnt wait until he started drinking, because back then , he now had a drinking partner. It was a choice/battle that he really had no say over. Then he just couldnt stop. Thank-you again, your service is invaluable to me. Kind regards Gail |
| 2009-06-23 | Emma | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thankyou very much.. |
| 2009-06-17 | deborah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you will consider your suggestions. appreciate you taken time in your busy schedule. thanks deb |
| 2009-06-15 | Brian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks |
| 2009-06-01 | Antonietta | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | "Druideck" has answered my questions in a very knowledgeable and sincere matter.THANK YOU SO MUCH! Maybe more questions in the near future and I do trust his expertise 100%.Thanks again! Antonietta |
| 2009-05-29 | Colleen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-you for your help. I now know where to seek some help from time to time. I also will seek out a support group. Bless you. |
| 2009-05-27 | cremebrulee67 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your advice. I know from life experience that I cannot control him, I can only control what I am able to put up with. He gets drunk about 4 nights a week to the point I don't want to be around him. Case in point -- Monday he got sloppy drunk, but last night he drank 2 beers because he knew I was aggravated him for how he was on Monday. But tonight, he will probably drink his 6 pack. I do not enable him unless I am afraid he will get in the car and drive his own self to the store which he has before after he has been drinking. He can be pretty stubborn. I seriously think his emotional issues stem from an absent mother, a father who died when my husband was 22 and being moved around to 23 different places the 4 years he was in high school by his mom. His own failure as a parent, etc. and 2 failed marriaged prior to ours. It has stemmed into his adult life from a young age and is still buried down in there. I am very aware of it, it just gets on ..... |
| 2009-05-24 | josee | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for responding, I'm embarresed to even be doing this. YOur answers to my questions were what i expect to see..thank you nayways for confirming what I thought I knew deep down. |
| 2009-05-20 | Jeff | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-19 | Cathy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks you for taking the time to answer my question. I guess it's not an easy road, just wish he could see this before it does get out of hand, sad how it has to get really worse before it can get better, this scares me. thanks again. |
| 2009-05-13 | Dorothy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I appreciate the response for Druideck. I needed to know what role I am playing and how to change this to help myself. I have heard let go and let God. This is very helpful. Thank you so much. |
Answers by Expert:
Druideck
Expertise
All questions are important, I have over 22 years of personal experience with alcoholism and recovery issues. Advanced Counsellor Training / Experience with treatment and AA.
Experience
Over 22 years of recovery from alcoholism.
Counsellor in an alcohol outpatient office.
Experience as client and as counsellor in treatment center.
Education/Credentials
Advanced counsellor certificate,
Melbourne ORYGEN Research Centre volunteer consultant
Awards and Honors
AADAC volunteer award
Past/Present Clients
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