THE GIFT?that keeps on giving, alcoholism - Couverture souple

Evans Sr., Adrian 'Ray'

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1664140549 ISBN 13 : 9781664140547

Editeur : Xlibris US, 2020

Synopsis

Mr. Evans speaks out about alcoholism: I chose the title, ?THE GIFT?that keeps on giving? to illuminate that ?Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic?. That does not mean one must die a drunk! It simply stresses that alcoholism, like diabetes is a lifetime disease. And like diabetes, with proper care, diet and exercise?And abstaining from alcohol, alcoholism can be controlled. From around age 18 to 49, I suffered from the disease of alcoholism. A good portion of those years, I was not aware of my disease. I could not link my troubles, loss of family, homes, and jobs, and overall misery to alcohol. In the last 8 of those years, I (and others) just wrote me off as a hopeless misfit. I was homeless, unemployable, and a sad example of human existence. December first, 1983, I had my last drink of alcohol, checked myself in at a detox center in Orlando, Fl. I have not had a drink of alcohol since. At first, my recovery process was not a pleasant one, but it was worth the misery of withdrawing from the demon alcohol. I attended Alcoholics Anonymous regularly, listened and absorbed other?s experience, strength, and hope. I became teachable and returned to a beautiful life. After getting re-married I became employable and started my own business. I taught myself art, painting over 500 pieces of oil paintings. Attending the gym regularly has not just been healthful, it has been a tremendous joy, working out, meeting people, and socializing. I am retired now, living a beautiful life with my wife of 33 years, and 36 years sobriety, and at age 86, am fit as a fiddle. I do have diabetes, high blood pressure, and a few other ailments, however, with diet, exercise, and following my doctor?s advice, (and not drinking alcohol or smoking) I am very active and happy. Should I never have admitted I needed help, and joined Alcoholics Anonymous, I would not have re-learned honorable living and not have continued serenity? Is why I consider my alcoholism ?the gift that keeps on giving.?

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Xlibris US
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1664140549
• ISBN 13: 9781664140547
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 274
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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