Lots of food for thought. I never had an addiction, but I was controlled by migraines, migraine treatment and pain for 21 years. Prescribed meds did a number on me. Finally, a TMJ dentist diagnosed and set me free from that prison, but the effect of the meds and the lost years are at times hard to deal with. Everyday is a gift. God brought me through every step and restores what the locusts have eaten. You gave great insights instead of psychobabble.
Hey Jonathon, thanks so much for writing about all this in such a vulnerable manner. It's a gift you aren't obligated to give all of us. Praying for you as you continue your journey forward and really looking forward to this new book!
I thought you were making a list of the ten things you learned….did you add one?
Good list. I got sober through Celebrate Recovery and to be truthful steps 1-3 can pretty much be wrapped up in one step. Steps 4-5 are basically another step. 6-7 are a third step and after that the rest of the steps are basically follow-up and maintenance steps.
My daughter is a fentanyl addict. She's been living on the streets for 2 years. She recently attempted a medical detox and attended an AA meeting where she realized that her decisions have hurt everyone around her. It was an eye opener for sure. I just wish it stayed with her. But I beoieve only a renewed relationship with Christ will bring lasting change for her.
I guess I was an alcohol abuser. I thought of myself as a weekend alcoholic. But it was only when I became a Christian that the desire was taken away. I've been free from that addiction for 36 years although nowI do have a drink from time to time, it's no longer an issue for me.
Alcohol addiction is hard. I know several people struggling with it. One who has seizures when he attempts to cut back. We need to make alcohol less socially acceptable for those who struggle with it. Great post! Looking forward to the others.
Awesome testimony. Thank you.
You are welcome.
Lots of food for thought. I never had an addiction, but I was controlled by migraines, migraine treatment and pain for 21 years. Prescribed meds did a number on me. Finally, a TMJ dentist diagnosed and set me free from that prison, but the effect of the meds and the lost years are at times hard to deal with. Everyday is a gift. God brought me through every step and restores what the locusts have eaten. You gave great insights instead of psychobabble.
Congratulations my friend. It is a big deal. Because "not drinking" is about way more than - just not drinking.
Hey Jonathon, thanks so much for writing about all this in such a vulnerable manner. It's a gift you aren't obligated to give all of us. Praying for you as you continue your journey forward and really looking forward to this new book!
Keep going, friend! Excited for your journey and what God is up to 🙏🏼
I thought you were making a list of the ten things you learned….did you add one?
Good list. I got sober through Celebrate Recovery and to be truthful steps 1-3 can pretty much be wrapped up in one step. Steps 4-5 are basically another step. 6-7 are a third step and after that the rest of the steps are basically follow-up and maintenance steps.
Yeah, I added one as I wrote!
My daughter is a fentanyl addict. She's been living on the streets for 2 years. She recently attempted a medical detox and attended an AA meeting where she realized that her decisions have hurt everyone around her. It was an eye opener for sure. I just wish it stayed with her. But I beoieve only a renewed relationship with Christ will bring lasting change for her.
I guess I was an alcohol abuser. I thought of myself as a weekend alcoholic. But it was only when I became a Christian that the desire was taken away. I've been free from that addiction for 36 years although nowI do have a drink from time to time, it's no longer an issue for me.
Alcohol addiction is hard. I know several people struggling with it. One who has seizures when he attempts to cut back. We need to make alcohol less socially acceptable for those who struggle with it. Great post! Looking forward to the others.