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CLICK HERE - Opens in New Browser Window. History and Variations of Serenity Prayer It is my belief that alcoholism is a symbol of problem. Take away the medication and it is really tough to work on those exsisting mental health issues.
And I believe that our genes do effect who we are moreso than even our environment.
Alcoholics come from all walks of life - in my case, I had not even seen any alcohol until I was almost grown. Many people come from alcoholic homes and do not become one. Education regarding the evils of alcohol is the best. Because it is legal, I don't feel it is discussed enough - I discuss what it can do with my granddaughter. She is aware of what drugs do through school and media.
Many times when my daughter was young she would ask me why alcohol was legal when it was so bad for you - and she lived with that. This was a question I could not answer properly.
Alcohol is much like a cancer - once it takes your body over it is more and more progressive.
When I was 16, I did not know at age 50 I would be standing in a meeting (that had opened with the Serenity Prayer) in a circle , holding hands, humbly joining in The Lord's Prayer. And I thank God and my Mama.
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Being an alcoholic brings remorse, shame, and I could go on and on was to how bad we feel inside.
If you have a friend, family member, or just casually know someone who is a true alcoholic, don't try to understand, you would have to be there, and know that it is NOT YOUR FAULT. I say this especially to mother's of alcoholics.
Please be there when someone is ready to ask for help.
Thank you for letting me share.
My name is Anita.
I am a recovering alcoholic.
And you are probably wondering (I would be myself)-it is 02/01/1998.
(Update: 02/02/04 - I got my six-year AA chip last nite, one day at a time.)
"One Day At A Time,
Sweet Jesus" - one of
my favorite songs.
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