Most of us know each other's backgrounds, I know I have been very transparent as some of you others have as well. I believe transparency is very important when dealing with our inner demons from the past & present. I have been an alcoholic & severe drug addict & I almost lost everything. My 2 sons are 23 & 18 & I have not hid anything from them about my troubled past. I want them to know that no matter how far you go, if your still breathing, then THERE IS HOPE!! I want to tell anyone who may read this at anytime this week, this year or 10 years from now that THERE IS HOPE!! It doesn't matter how bad it may feel or how hopeless it may seem, at any point you decide enough is enough then you can recover. I want folks to know that I've been there & I know how it feels & I have went through times of deep dark depression & if you need someone to talk to I'm always here. Recently JD came on & posted about some trials he'd been going through, I didn't hesitate to email him my personal info so he would know that I cared & was willing to be that friend. I would do the same for anyone! The battlefield of our minds is the greatest battle we face & in those times of hopelessness our minds tell us it over. The mind has the power to contr ol our actions & reactions. That's how the Good Lord made us. The same power the mind influenced us with to drink & do drugs or fall into depression & despondency is also the same power we must use to overc ome those inner demons. Surround yourself with positive people. You are the company you keep! I could go on & on, but then you may get tired of reading & skip it . So I want to say that I have been on the very bottom & more than once. Addiction was one. demon I thought I'd never be able to overcome, but I have fully recovered. I will say I had a lot of help from up above
No matter what your facing & what fire you may be going through & what burden you're carrying, THERE IS HOPE! There's several great people right here at MG that you can PM or email at anytime & they will do everything in the power to help. Don't allow the feeling of hopelessness to overwhelm you. Reach out for help!!! THERE IS HOPE!!! A man/woman is not measured by how many times they fall, but rather how many times they get back up!!
JAR