Drinking

I was reading Adam Newby’s old blogs. Someone told him that they stayed in touch w/ what he was up to by reading his blog. This was nice for them because they could still feel close to him even though they couldn’t spend much time w/ him live & in person. I’m afraid not a lot about my social life is in my blogging. I get concerned if they become too much about me. Now, I haven’t a clue.
Most of my friends want to be reassured that I’m still:
a non-denominational Christian.
Most of my family wants to be reassured that I’m still:
sober.
My co-workers never have to worry; they’d be the 1st to know if I was slipping either way. They know, like my family, but not all my friends, that I have 3 1/2 years sober.
In recovery, you’re always one drink away from a relapse. Thanks be to God we’re not always one sin away from Hell. For one, we sin too frequently. For another, even if we die in a sin who on earth is to say mercy ends before the Judgment. It might be when we receive it most.

“…& in all your ways acknowledge Him
& He will direct your paths.”
-Pr. 3:6
I always try to give God credit for the strength of my sobriety. By strength, I mean not only the ability to remain sober, but the ability to do so around an endless exposure to the product. God quite simply took the desire away. My parents (smokers, both) are so glad I never became a cigarette smoker. I’m so glad I never touched crack.
I’m the only non- coke user in my sobriety group. Their hippocampus, once burnt-out can’t acknowledge pleasure for 10 yrs. Put that on a cigarette pack & you’ll get a lot less whining (they don’t ‘cause it doesn’t apply). Crack labels? “Fahget-about-it.” Due to my talking so much about God in private w/ my councilor, she only requires I attend group once a month. She understands how the Church & its fellowship oriented lifestyle is more than a substitute, it’s the real thing. She’s never even asked to talk to Greg.
Talking all about me gives me the willies, but I should probably open up more. I’m happier than I’ve ever been. For now, though, I have the flu… ha-ha, so buy bonds & get your kids on centering prayer, TODAY! J