A Land Far Away – Jenny Hewitt Smith

The connection between childhood traumatic events and self-medicating with alcohol as adults. We had the wonderful opportunity to speak with friend, Jenny Hewett Smith. She tells about her childhood in South Africa and the trauma she endured during Apartheid. In this...
Alcohol, Perfectionism and Trauma: Connecting the Dots

Alcohol, Perfectionism and Trauma: Connecting the Dots

Alcoholism, perfectionism and trauma.   Okay, I get the alcoholism and trauma. Both of those I could clearly identify. But perfectionism? No way? My life was a mess. I had neglected so many bills that my credit score was in the “very poor” range. Bill collectors...