There are so many joyous reasons to leave addiction behind for good.
Every reason I had to drink was based on an illusion.
Alcohol has never helped in any area of my life.
I was told once over the phone by a wise man that, during a binge, I was having a hard time getting out of Tue binge because I was in a pity party; He was right. He also mentioned that the reason I slipped is that I hadn't been working a spiritual program; He was right again.
So I've had more than too many slips over the years, and I think I can attribute them all to:
- I forgot or questioned the fact that drinking alcohol does not heal wounds, but requires healing from since it's a poison, or
- I forgot that drinking or smoking or such only takes me away from being able to fully use my talents to the Glory of my Creator, my higher power.
Through the journey I have at times questioned why, and attempted to 'drink normally', which is still to put poison in my body; my greatest success has come when I truly recognized that there is no benefit to me in any circumstance to be gained by drinking alcohol.
I thank you all for sharing your experiences, and look forward to a life where I can truly honor God. That is my spiritual program that I will take up daily.
I'm glad to be here, and glad to have chosen sobriety.
Thank you for being you today, I wish you well.