A 36 year-old addict with nothing? Hardly…
I know one of these people. He is a brilliant guy. At least he thinks so. He is smart, charming, witty, some say handsome, but he’s also an addict. Because of his addiction, to this day has no car, no possessions or even clothes to call his own. Most think he does, but its true. He has no money, nothing. Really? Nothing? Well I guess he does have one thing going for him and I think he knows it. Its today’s sobriety. This is what he is using to help others succeed where he failed. So after reading this would you call him a failure? Some have, but he does not let things get to him anymore.
He is resilient, persistent and knows he can weather this storm if he wants to bad enough and have anything that he desires providing he stays on this path. His perseverance is beyond anyone’s that he knows, he knows this, and because of it, will ultimately win the race.
I know him well. He has more than he thinks. After all, he has his dreams and no one can ever take them away. Or can they?
Because he is sober, he is frantically working towards them as we speak. He wants to make each and everyone one of them a reality. Not just for himself but for others around watching him to know they can do it themselves if also sober. He is working hard, working diligently. His dreams are waiting for him and he’s closer to them than he has ever been. His dreams are the only thing he has to hang onto anymore. They represent the hope and possibility that things can and will get better if he just tries hard enough.
His dreams are to continue reaching out and helping those that may be afraid to ask for help themselves. His dreams are to continue his work alongside his brother in conveying to as many people that will listen to how important sobriety and responsibility really is. His dreams are to someday soon, finally become a respected member of society and not just “a worthless drug addict.”
I know this guy all right and I am proud to say its me.
Most people think my brother and I have everything, but we don’t. We only have each other and are just like you. We are constantly struggling with our inner demons and suffering the consequences because of them. And also just like you, we get up and try and try again to do things right because we know that one day, we will be looking back on all this and smiling when knowing where we finally got it right.
-Super Star
Please pass this on if you feel it can help someone.
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teenage drug abuse
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
It’s ok to relapse, really!
It’s ok to relapse, really!
Well let me explain before I get into trouble and spell out what I am saying so it’s very clear and not misinterpreted in anyway.
Ok I sound a bit whacked I know. Especially when it’s so important for consistency regarding your days clean. But honestly, it all about the day that’s present. That is all that matters. I don’t care if you or I relapsed yesterday, its all about today. That is all that matters so don’t beat yourself up over it if you fell recently.
As I said recently in a Facebook post, I too struggle with addiction on a daily basis. Struggling with addiction does not always mean with your drug of choice either. It’s the way an addict thinks and it’s the stinking thinking that always leads to trouble. So yes I struggle with addiction issues and it’s an every day battle.
Something happened to me yesterday that was a prime example of how my addiction is waiting for me and growing stronger with each passing day. It’s no doubt waiting for me and today I choose to tell it to go elsewhere and thank god I do. If you make it to bed sober tonight gang, you have won the battle for today now worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.
Family members sometimes forget that the addict does sense an overwhelming sense of failure and despair during a relapse. I know they do because I rememeber seeing it first hand. Members of ones family quickly grow tired of the excuses and rightfully so. They are tired of the “I’m sorry’s.” Again, rightfully so. But so are we. We are tired of letting others down and it’s important to let the “normies” know and understand that we are trying and that one day we will get it right if we want to bad enough. So, don’t abandon us completely, let us know on some level you are there rooting for us to “get it right.” Also be strong and aware as to never let us manipulate you and never ever enable us in anyway. That will be a huge factor in our success.
So its ok to relapse! Just don’t do it again, starting NOW!
If you feel this can help, pass it on!
-Super Star
www.weareoneonline.org
Well let me explain before I get into trouble and spell out what I am saying so it’s very clear and not misinterpreted in anyway.
Ok I sound a bit whacked I know. Especially when it’s so important for consistency regarding your days clean. But honestly, it all about the day that’s present. That is all that matters. I don’t care if you or I relapsed yesterday, its all about today. That is all that matters so don’t beat yourself up over it if you fell recently.
As I said recently in a Facebook post, I too struggle with addiction on a daily basis. Struggling with addiction does not always mean with your drug of choice either. It’s the way an addict thinks and it’s the stinking thinking that always leads to trouble. So yes I struggle with addiction issues and it’s an every day battle.
Something happened to me yesterday that was a prime example of how my addiction is waiting for me and growing stronger with each passing day. It’s no doubt waiting for me and today I choose to tell it to go elsewhere and thank god I do. If you make it to bed sober tonight gang, you have won the battle for today now worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.
Family members sometimes forget that the addict does sense an overwhelming sense of failure and despair during a relapse. I know they do because I rememeber seeing it first hand. Members of ones family quickly grow tired of the excuses and rightfully so. They are tired of the “I’m sorry’s.” Again, rightfully so. But so are we. We are tired of letting others down and it’s important to let the “normies” know and understand that we are trying and that one day we will get it right if we want to bad enough. So, don’t abandon us completely, let us know on some level you are there rooting for us to “get it right.” Also be strong and aware as to never let us manipulate you and never ever enable us in anyway. That will be a huge factor in our success.
So its ok to relapse! Just don’t do it again, starting NOW!
If you feel this can help, pass it on!
-Super Star
www.weareoneonline.org
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