Empathy or do they get what they deserve?

Because of the passing of Amy Winhouse and even Michael Jackson some find it hard feel sorry for them that fall into troubles or even lose their lives because of their involvement with drug and or alcohol. Some even feel they got what they deserve! At first glance we say how could people be so heartless, callous and mean. Working in this field of recovery it easy for me to understand. For every addict or alcoholic there are at least 10 family members deeply affected. Hearts have been broken, dreams destroyed, property stolen. Addiction has stolen parents from their kids, and forgives is far from them. So I leave with you this an addict is not a bad person trying to be good, but a sick person trying to get well!

Surrender To Win

A friend of mind says people that surrender will never gain anything. Of course he is an ex-marine and surrendering is not in his vocabulary. When I look at those individuals that have tapped into or on the road to freedom from their addiction, “Surrender” is the difference between those that continue to struggle and for those that have found freedom. When you show up the “white flag in hand” you begin this journey called recovery! Surrender to a therapist, surrendering to the 12 steps, or surrender to God allows a person to listen and hear methods that has worked for millions. Why is it so hard for some people to surrender their will?

Why do people put God on the shelve?

It amazes me when a person that is addicted to some mind altering chemical or life changing habit is going down for the third time, the pain of this horrible practice is unbearable and there heartfelt sincere cry is finally answered by God. Three months, six month, nine months later this person is experiencing a freedom that they couldn’t receive on their own, but God is never recognized in their conversation, deeds, actions or lifestyle.  Matter of fact some seem to look to the heavens, tip their hat and say “I can handle it from here God”. I often wonder how God feels after the miracle that He has rendered is swept under a rug and never shared to help others. I wonder how He feels when others get the Glory for the miracle. I wonder!

One of the addict/alcoholics biggest hindrance when seeking freedom. You’ll be shocked!

Recently I joined over a hundred therapist, counselors and clinicians that work in the field of drug and alcohol recovery. We were all ask to write down a list of obstacle facing the addict/alcoholic that seeks freedom from their addiction? The #1 obstacle turned out to be the family member, or love one, or friend.

Why should a person surrender to God or the process of recovery if they can detour and run to someone that knows nothing about the healing process?

Because I work in Christian recovery, Christians are very susceptible because they feel it is their God given right to help, and 99.9% of the time they are right! But what they should do is direct them to professional help and walk away. (very hard to do)

Take your God shoes off, God needs no help!

Chime in and tell me what you think!
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You need a power greater than you!

Once you cross that find line into addiction you will never be able to sociably practice that activity again. You have now crossed over into a world that is governed by a power that is much stronger than you'll ever be. Many people try to control it but they never make it. The idea of giving up something so close to them is unbearable. So they try plan "A" plan "B" and so on until they've used up the whole alphabet. It's like loosing a friend, and to have a "outsiders" family members and friends tell you to let it go is ridiculous! What do they know, your grown!
The world you've entered in is ruled by a spiritual power that can be only defeated by another spiritual power. Until you surrender, throw up the white flag, and ask this power to fight your battle you will ride this never ending merry-go-round where nothings merry anymore.
(To Be Continue)