(Courtesy of Recovery at Crossroads)

 When speaking to people in long-term recovery from an alcohol-use disorder and their families, you hear the heartbreak of active alcoholism as well as the joy to be found on the road to recovery.

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which included the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the “SECURE”). SECURE made changes that apply to retirement savings and employee benefits, some of which will be discussed herein.

 Dear Alice,

After months of hard work, I have finally reached my goal weight. I am so thankful and thrilled that all my efforts have paid off. Mixed with my joy, however, is shock at the comments that I have been getting from some of my friends. My friends have said things like “You are becoming anorexic,” “Your face is too skinny,” or “You are obsessed with food.” Where is this negativity coming from? It is really upsetting and quite hurtful.