The Exchange

 

In Recovery, the Occupational Therapist

told me that one of my problems was that

I never asked for help when I needed it.

One of my shortcomings, she added, was that

I would just rather do it myself. Well, I gave

her professional diagnosis some thoughtful

consideration. Look, I told her, admittedly,

I’m an alcoholic. And I sit here in front of

you because I have found that I need some

outside help to resolve my issues. You surely

wouldn’t offer your advise without my being

here face to face with you in the first place.

What’s more, there is my willingness to pay

for the services rendered. In addition, I am

amenable participating in this tete-a-tete

with you. As I see it, you’re not looking at our

exchange with objectively. So, as for my part,

and covering all the bases in this conversation,

I find the need to say, thank you for the help,

and for mine, you are most welcome. Have a

nice day.

                        -30-

Chris Hanch 10-22-2020