tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077562163557081479.post9019831379992021146..comments2023-09-06T05:15:42.810-04:00Comments on The Junky's Wife: Daniel Baldwinjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453075718683708291noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077562163557081479.post-85546903213693584732007-07-19T15:31:00.000-04:002007-07-19T15:31:00.000-04:00Ah, Daniel, we need to be careful how much we sepa...Ah, Daniel, we need to be careful how <I>much</I> we separate our SELVES from the ADDICT. It's a tricky thing that causes relapses and places blame OUTSIDE of our own being.<BR/>I've been to Malibu Promises -- twice. Whoop. Whoop. Just another rehab.<BR/>Peace,<BR/>ScoutAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077562163557081479.post-91055797305905666862007-07-19T08:20:00.000-04:002007-07-19T08:20:00.000-04:00My father was an alcoholic. I very much remember ...My father was an alcoholic. I very much remember that f$@%^* Jekill and Hyde thing. I do not know what was going inside his head. But TDA is probably right.Boricua in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408201125366918838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077562163557081479.post-64499746392048491632007-07-19T07:57:00.000-04:002007-07-19T07:57:00.000-04:00SAVED BY GRACEAbout 3 years ago I dropped into a b...SAVED BY GRACE<BR/>About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 2004, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages . God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].<BR/>PEACE BE WITH YOU<BR/>MICKYAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077562163557081479.post-21024086443845750052007-07-18T20:55:00.000-04:002007-07-18T20:55:00.000-04:00And co's are just ripe for the taking.And co's are just ripe for the taking.msbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404480595836607906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077562163557081479.post-81126601650742462222007-07-18T20:49:00.000-04:002007-07-18T20:49:00.000-04:00I guess I am a little more cynical of his last bit...I guess I am a little more cynical of his last bit:<BR/><BR/>""There's the person that's the addict, and then there's the person that's who you are..."<BR/><BR/>At least for myself I can say that there was only the conniving, thieving, and lying alcoholic who would sometimes use that "who I really am routine" to gain sympathy and support. I was an alcoholic through and through and it has been my experience that it is this way with most addicts and alcoholics.<BR/><BR/>There was the potential for good, but my acts were cold and calculated with no internal struggle against my "goodside".<BR/><BR/>It wasn't until a good ways into my recovery before I figured out I had the potential and opportunity to become a good person. <BR/><BR/>Oh crap, I'll just blog the rest over at TDA because this one is going to turn into a rant. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the inspiration TJW!The Discovering Alcoholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913529327963432244noreply@blogger.com