I know what it feels like to be an addict, an alcoholic! I drank for 40 years. Now I am in recovery and believe me you really do not want to be anywhere else. This is not the place for my personal story but I do want to write something that encourages anyone to give up their addiction or has just gone into recovery.

Recovery is the beginning of one of the greatest life changes since your Mum gave birth to you. I am happier than I have been in years! My life is simpler, I don’t feel I have any real worries. I have lots of friends and I enjoy a simple but extremely satisfying life. All this could be yours if you just take two simple steps. 1. Admit that you have a problem and 2. Seek help. This is very simple ………. but I have a few words of advice, and this is from someone who has tried this and from many others that I have spoken to, who have also done this;

1. Admit that you have a problem. When you do this you need to ban two words “BUT” and “CAN’T” If you have a problem, you have a problem!! There are no “buts” and there is certainly no “can’t”

“I have a problem but it’s only when I………” You have a problem!    “I have a problem, but I can control it!” You have a problem! “I have a problem but it’s not my fault!” You have a problem.

Which ever way you look at it, if you are worried about your drinking, if others around you are worried about your drinking, if your boss is asking about your drinking habits … or worse” then YOU HAVE A PROBLEM ………. ADMIT IT!! Please!

When you finally admit that you have a problem and you admit it to someone else, a friend or partner, the weight will start to lift from your shoulders. AND there is an army of people out there who want to help and will not judge you or patronize you… will listen AND understand, AND above all support you and be your friend!!! You CAN do it!! You are one of God’s greatest creations!! You are worth it and you are loved!! No one wants to see you fall…… Tell yourself… ! “I can do this….. I can kick this evil habit…. I can be happy again….” and believe me, life will be better than it has ever been!!!