Why I'm Not Ashamed To Call Myself An Alcoholic

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After a few months of sobriety, the obsession to drink went away and all that was left for me to do was, well a lot. I worked very hard since that time to change who I was and almost 14 years later the payoff is being happy with who I have become. I wrote in my book, "Why I Pray in the Shower," that on the days when my belief in a creator and myself is strong, I feel an inner joy that's different from any other happiness I experience, and I feel that joy a lot more today. I'm not ashamed to be an alcoholic or someone who cries and I am actually proud to be both. I have learned that crying like alcoholism, isn't a weakness, but a strength. I have never been a more confident and loving person in my life and this only adds to the pride I feel. I am aware, however, that I'm far from perfect and that there's still plenty of room for me to grow both personally and spiritually. But I know as long as I keep trying to be a better person than I was before, the inner joy I feel will only become greater.
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[TRUTHJACK]

NICE HONESTY MATE THANKS . TRYING TO DITCH THE DRINK MYSELF . NOT GOING SO WELL . I ALWAYS SAY ...TOMORROW .

[darrylduke]

@TRUTHJACK . It took me several tries myself to stop drinking, but on April 27th, 1996 I had finally had enough and stopped for good. I actually wrote a book about this and have a website for it. I was going to delete this video and redo it to make a better one, but you inspired me to keep it. I don't believe in coincidences and hope to hear from you again. My contact info is on my website. If you check out my site you'll see it’s possible to be happy in life without drinking. Take care.

[davidbell071]

god bless you dude :)