Harriet the Over-Doer
LAP, as in the Lawyer’s Assistance Program, is not for the faint hearted or the cowardly. There is nothing I know of that is harder than facing one’s own weaknesses or failings and learning to acknowledge our own strengths. It’s akin to examining oneself in the mirror while naked; often we see only the flaws when we need to be able to see the positive attributes as well. Frankly, there is far too much soul searching to make this an entirely enjoyable or comfortable experience, but it is a necessary one for many of us. At least it has been for me.
I know there are many counsel out there who think that the Lawyer’s Assistance Program is limited to counsel with problems related to alcohol. I know because I’ve talked to them. Well, while it is true that LAP offers assistance, ongoing support, and appropriate referrals to those in recovery, LAP offers much, much more than that regardless of whether alcohol is a factor. I know this from personal experience. In the years I have dealt with LAP I have learned that being in “recovery” is not limited to alcoholism. This is my story. continued
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