Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency

I remember back when I was addicted. It seemed like I was addicted to everything. I feel I was fortunate I wasn't friends with cocaine addicts or heroin users or I might have been addicted to them also. I know it is said some people have addictive personalities. I am convinced I was one of them. It took me a long time and many years to break the addictive spirit in myself. I know I tried for years to master food, quit drinking and stop smoking. And it seemed at that time I was doomed right from the start. I just could not figure out how to break a bad habit. Looking back at that time it all seemed so hopeless but as I sit here today completely delivered from every addiction, I am simply amazed. So if you are struggling with a substance addiction and you just can't seem to break free from it, be encouraged. If you are willing, there is a way. I can vouch for that.
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Out of Control.

I was dwelling about life this morning and thinking about the people in my life and I realized how completely out of control I really am. And it's not like it is a bad thing, it is actually a good thing not to be so responsible for everything and everyone. I learned a long time ago in recovery that I am powerless over people, places, and things and that God is in control in these areas, not me. It felt good to know I didn't have to fix it all and that I could trust that God would do it for me. I was thinking about the people in my life that need God's help and I was asking God to help them. But when I got really deep in my prayer I realized that these people need a lot of help and I started feeling overwhelmed. It just seems like such a huge task, even for God and then I get nervous that even He won't be able to do anything. I know that is silly thinking because we all know nothing is impossible for God but sometimes life becomes completely overwhelming and I can't fathom that even a big God can fix it all. I'm not caught up in it all right now because I did turn it over and let it go but I needed to confess that even I who knows how to practice the principles still at times gets freaked out by how big some circumstances are. And as much as I love these people in my life and as much as I want them to have a great life like the one God has given me it saddens me to see how very lost they are. But then I remember how lost I was and how God found me and then it doesn't seem so big, so bad, or so difficult. All is well again within my soul. Thank you God.

Some days are just harder than others.

Sometimes life is about other people we can't control. Sometimes it is hard watching loved ones battle a chemical dependency and yet have no say so in the matter. I have a loved one who just can't seem to get sober. I love him very much and I want great things for his life but I feel so powerless to help him. Sometimes I vision him in an awesome future and I hold on to the hope of God's divine intervention in his life and then he will get drunk and get into a fight that lands him in the hospital or leaves him almost blind and than I find I lose all hope in his recovery. I told him I would lock him in the closet so I didn't have to worry about him anymore but we all know I can't do that. Or can I? It is somewhat ironic that I have battled this horrible disease called alcoholism and I have literally learned to master every addiction in my life but I cannot seem to get my loved one sober. I have this awesome book I wrote I would recommend to anyone suffering from addiction but for some reason it isn't helping him. I share with him the freedom I have found in sobriety, I have also let him know how awesome life is without alcohol, but there are so many other underlying issues in him that sobriety keeps landing on the back burner. I pray everyday and ask God what He would have me to do and then I wait for instruction. That is about all I can do right now. But one day I am afraid I will have to get me a padlock for that closet because I refuse to bury my loved one any day soon. Thanks for listening and have a great and blessed, sober day.

A Remarkable Journey Through Life~Simply Amazing

Life amazes me and rightfully so. It has been an amazing journey these last 43 years. I have to say I am happier now than I have ever been. I have been delivered from every imaginable addiction. I have mastered the bondage of overeating, everybody's greatest dream. I have been given an awesome relationship with God. One that I always wanted but never knew how to obtain. Than one day I was there. I guess persistence does pay off. I gave up cigarette smoking, my very best friend and favorite thing to do. And never dreamed I'd ever be this happy about it. I stopped drinking alcohol. I knew I needed to at the age of 15 but never wanted to. Just a die-hard alcoholic. Again, who would have ever thought I'd be happy without alcohol? I have recovered from 2 divorces and have learned how to have a healthy and happy marriage. Third one is the charm~really. I have 3 great kids, 2 wonderful step daughters and a magnificent grand daughter, my greatest joy. I am in the process of getting a book published. I had my first rejection letter yesterday and I was happy about it. I guess I was glad they even responded back to me and the letter had a compliment inside. It felt good whether they accepted me or not. At least I was acknowledged. I am not sure why I created this blog. I guess I should look up what a blog is for. It seems I am always behind the times so I thought I would catch up, slowly but surely. Take care and be blessed. More later when I figure out what I am doing.
BTW if you are interested in checking out my webpage visit me at http://www.lacysjourney.com
My book is a downloadable ebook until it is published and printed. The main theme is recovery from alcohol but there are also many stories about living life. If you want to be happier I suggest you take a look. $3.49 isn't that much for what I have provided so check it out. I wouldn't recommend it if I didn't think it was wonderful. And I'm not being biased because I am the author. God delivered me from a lot of bondage and in my book I tell how it was done. Everyone deserves to know how to find freedom from all addictive behaviors.
It reminds me of when I was a dental assistant and one of the first dentists I worked for made me a free set of bleaching trays. He said it was his office practice to give this service to the workers for free. He said it was great advertisement. I was so happy to get these trays I overlooked the fact he was basically telling me I had yellow teeth. Because I was so excited about my new teeth whitening opportunity I bought all the materials and machines needed to make my own. I wanted everyone I knew to have this same blessing that was given to me.
That is why I wrote a book. I wanted everyone needing help to have a place to find it. I want to pass on what was given to me.