Genuine Concern

October 19, 2006 | Category: Best Of

I interrupt this broadcast...

Jim, the original Genuine, the venerable ol' man of the BOB awards and noted DaddyBlogger, started out about 10 days ago with a sudden trip to the hospital with chest pains.

Over the next week, the downward spiral picked up speed. He has honestly documented what's happening and how it all comes down to facing his alcoholism.

As of today, he is home from the hospital and detoxing. His wife and children have separated from him during this crisis, indefinitely.

Some folks, when they hurt, wrap themselves up in their thoughts as they sort through the pain. In American Sign Language there is actually a sign for this - a movement that mimics an invisible wall around the mind.

It's hard to know the right thing to do - express sympathy, give a hearty "It will be all right!", or to stand back.

In Jim's case, I believe he welcomes any words of support. I had an email from him today, and it sounds very lonely where he is.

So, if you're of a mind, please stop by his place.

Thanks.

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