One of the most powerful readings about addiction I've read. I hope it helps others.
AN ADDICT FELL IN A HOLE and couldn’t get out.
A businessman went by and the addict called out for help. The businessman threw him some money and told him to buy himself a ladder. But the addict could not buy a ladder in this hole he was in.
A doctor walked by. The addict said, “Help! I can’t get out!” The doctor gave him some drugs and said, “Take this. It will relieve the pain.” The addict said thanks, but when the pills ran out, he was still in the hole.
A well-known psychiatrist rode by and heard the addict’s cries for help. He stopped and asked, ” How did you get there? Were you born there? Did your parents put you there? Tell me about yourself, it will alleviate your sense of loneliness.” So the addict talked with him for an hour, then the psychiatrist had to leave, but he said he’d be back next week.
The addict thanked him, but he was still in the hole. A priest came by. The addict called for help. The priest gave him a Bible and said, “I’ll say a prayer for you.” He got down on his knees and prayed for the addict, then he left. The addict was very grateful, he read the Bible, but he was still stuck in the hole.
A recovering addict happened to be passing by. The addict cried out, “Hey, help me. I’m stuck in this hole!” Right away the recovering addict jumped down in the hole with him. The addict said, “What are you doing? Now we’re both stuck here!!” But the recovering addict said, “Calm down. It’s okay. I’ve been here before. I know how to get out.”
This has me in tears and I haven't cried about my addiction in 2 years. Thank you.
Lost and found,
I felt the same way.
I hope others do.
Chris.
That tale had me gripped.. Thank you xxx
Boo ?
Thank you Boo. It's a reading we often have at our GA meeting which hopefully offers hope to others struggling from those who have found their way out of the hole.
Chris.
Another powerful reading which I can unfortunately relate to.
I AM ADDICTION
I start in small subtle ways promising many things,
I promise you enjoyment and pleasure beyond your wildest dreams, I deliver guilt & despair more horrible than your worst nightmare,
I promise you power & courage, I give you feelings of powerlessness & hopelessness,
I will force you to live in fear always,
I promise you relief and escape from all your daily problems, I create for you greater problems than you ever imagined,
I promise you many friends, I allow you only isolation,
I promise happiness, I create much sorrow,
I will steal from you your dignity ,your families, your friends, your children, your homes, your demons, your spirit & your life, for love, freedom & happiness are impossible to find in my presence,
So never underestimate me, I am devious & manipulating, I have no preferences as to who I pick as my victim, rich or poor, young or old, black, white, yellow or red.
I have killed men, women & children, I have no conscience.
So if you have met me, always be aware if you think you can beat me that I will be gone from your life and all will go well again.
Never forget that I will always be there, waiting in the dark shadows just around the corner.
I am very patient and I will laugh in your face if I can lure you into my evil world of hell on earth once again.
Here's a couple of readings that some of the new members might find insightful.
Chris
Powerful. Especially the second one, is it ok for me to share that with one of my best friends who is an alcoholic?
Of course, they're not mine, just readings from various recovery books.
I hope they resonate.
Chris.
* never forget that I will always be there,waiting in the dark shadows just around the corner * I have felt that today and now after reading this I hope that I will recognise the feeling quicker and deal with it better
Great read
Thanks for sharing and it just proves the point why we come on to this site as it's okay what you read in a book but unless you've been there yourself it's very hard for anyone to know how it really feels I'm so glad for all the wise word's that has been shared on this site thanks to everyone
Thanks so much for sharing - I agree it takes shared experience as your first quote shows so nicely.
We can all talk to others who have never had this problem - but those people will never understand through their own experiences, as we do on here.
Sharing is very helpful, but especially with those who have faced the same feelings and times in their lives.
Really appreciate this post today!
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