How can you love a stranger? Oh, of course if you go to the Big Big Book you’re to love everybody, neighbors, one another, even your enemy. But really, a stranger? Yet, experience shows it’s true. I’ve watched newcomers in […]
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A Life Sentence
Guilty of gluttony, an affidavit of the facts? A court reporter’s fingers would ache with the effort. The verdict? A given. But sentencing? How long? The finder of fact will know previously, all efforts failed at rehabilitation, a tough case, […]
Continue reading »The Worst Place
Truth! The worst place for me to be is stuck inside my head. ~ Christina S Stuck inside my head. Been there, done that, too many times, too many hours, too many years… I don’t want to do it anymore. […]
Continue reading »How Long Will It Take?
When you’re done suffering, you will let go. The question is how long will it take? Grow through awareness. ~ Kute Blackson The Big Book says when talking to an addict to leave him alone if he shows no interest. You […]
Continue reading »A Hole in the Soul
Missing. Presumed dead. My hopes. My dreams. My potential. My sanity. Without purpose, compass, anchor, mainsail, destination. A hole in my soul. How can I fill the hole? I’ve tried alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, shopping, sex, dependency on people, exercise, […]
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