Jackson, Mississippi Samson Society

Firstly, let me define young because I'm not necessarily referring to physical age.   I'm referring to reared completely (adolescenc...

For at least 18 months of my childhood (I was 10-11 years old), there was a strongly influential outsider masculine presence that made quite...

The most difficult first step in learning to father yourself is to admit you must take on this position.  In other words, one must come to g...

Years ago, I lead a Samson Society National Retreat workshop that centered around same-sex attraction.  I was generously given a lot of cont...

The Piano     Disclaimer: All thoughts / ideas / words that appear below are the sole thoughts / writings of the author and were in no way...

What if your dad isn't at all like the man you've become (as a middle-aged adult)?  Let me be more specific.  What if he isn't (...

Earlier this week, I had lunch with an old friend.  I'd bumped into him the week prior and upon taking his card, promised to follow up. ...

I often ask Samson brothers who're just beginning the recovery journey, "What is it that you're truly looking for whilst consu...

I spoke with my freshman roommate (Mississippi State University) yesterday, (2/17) for the first time since last seeing him in '91 (we d...

My Covenant Eyes Ally had me laughing a few weeks back.  He's an attorney with a sharp wit.  Around that time, I had found myself being ...

I often have vivid dreams.  Recently, one of those featured my toy poodle, a childhood dog that my parents purchased for me when I was in 6t...

This post is going to address the specific entertainment culture of the '70s by allowing my memories (& amateur commentary) regardin...