LIFE CHANGES / MY ALCOHOL ADDICTION Part 1

Romans 12:2

"Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -His good, pleasing and perfect will."

Proverbs 20:1

"Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise."

Have you ever experienced Life changing event? Have you ever been confined, trapped or led astray by someone? (That someone being Alcohol.)

If you answered yes to both of these questions, Please read on.

Alcoholism defined as 1: continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks.

I will spare you the entire life story. I started drinking when I was 16 years old, a sophomore in High School. The drinking continued through the end High School and into the college years. Once in college I met a lot of new friends. I abused Alcohol even more, it made me happy and it felt good.

While in College I met a life long friend her name was 'Whitney." I made an impression on Whitney when a verbal argument broke out in the cafeteria. I intervened on her behalf when "The creep" from the middle east had a chair over his head and was about to hit "Whitney" over her head with it. That single act---- Was the Foundation to the friendship, something I will never forget and would do it again In a heart beat if I ever saw that kind of violence on a female again. (that happened 20 years ago.)

Despite my drinking, "Whitney", She was a true friend, a very kind person with people skills. She was always there for me and I was there for her.

As the years past, I married my wife Stephanie and raised a family. Things went okay at first. I drank, and drank, marriage problems developed between Stephanie and I. I became angry, and developed a temper. 1994 seemed to be the year it all came crashing down. The Security job was stressful. I talked three of my friends out of a suicidal crisis, NOT FUN!!:( I was drained from the experience.) I started to lose contact with God, I became depressed, angry, and was drinking more than ever.

The following year, 1995. That's when I lost all my friends to alcohol. I was the most feared person starting with "Whitney" followed by my wife, my children, and whoever else. This "Someone" named alcohol ruined my life, my reputation, placed distrust among family and friends. This was all my fault, I am the blame for allowing it to happen AND allowing it to continue to happen.

IN MY NEXT BLOG I WILL SHARE WHAT I DID TO CORRECT IT.

{TO WHOM EVER READS THIS. I Would I like to offer amends to anyone I have seriously offended because of my anger caused by my alcoholism. I have no excuse for my actions. I offer forgiveness to anyone who has offended me.}

Tim