The Gift That Keeps On Giving Alcoholism

Author : Adrian 'ray' Evans, Sr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1664140549

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The Gift...That Keeps on Giving, Alcoholism by Adrian 'ray' Evans, Sr Pdf

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.'

Author : Adrian 'Ray' Evans Sr.
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-30
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781664140530

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The Gift...That Keeps on Giving, Alcoholism by Adrian 'Ray' Evans Sr. Pdf

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.’

Author : Jane Middelton-Moz,Lorie Dwinell
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780757315138

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After the Tears by Jane Middelton-Moz,Lorie Dwinell Pdf

The trauma and grief of growing up in an alcoholic or addicted family create a lifetime of baggage. If you grew up in an addicted family, the dysfunction that permeated every aspect of your childhood may have seemed 'normal,' and you may not even realize the level of affect alcohol still has on your adult life—whether or not you drink. If you are one of the millions of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs), the cost of your childhood pain can be unbearable. You may have learned how to 'survive,' but are you 'living' your life? Do you fear normal conflict? Do you blame yourself when something goes wrong—even when it isn't your fault? Are you a chaos junkie? Or do you just fear relationships because they are too difficult or too painful? Having devoted much of their careers to working with ACOAs, therapists Jane Middelton-Moz and Lorie Dwinell now take a deeper look into the origin and cost of childhood pain, as well as the grief resolution process that is integral to recovery. This revised and expanded edition of their groundbreaking 1986 hit After the Tears discusses the latest research and offers insights on living a good life despite a dysfunctional childhood by tackling issues such as intimacy, sibling relationships, codependency, breaking the alcoholic pattern, building a relationship with the inner child, forgiveness, and opening a window to spirituality.

Author : Christy Elise,Patricia Elise
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781449033927

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The Way Up and Out by Christy Elise,Patricia Elise Pdf

The difficult subject of alcoholism is illuminated in a new and creative way through fantasy creatures and their separate journeys. The second section of the book gives insight into the Al-Anon program through one author's personal journey. The third section of the book gives an overview of A.A. and Al-Anon--P. [4] of cover.

Author : Daryl E. Quick
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830878165

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The Healing Journey for Adult Children of Alcoholics by Daryl E. Quick Pdf

I feel like people leave me abandoned all the time. Sometimes I'm so afraid for what seems like no reason. I just don't seem to have any energy. Why do the same thoughts keep racing through my mind? I usually don't feel happy or sad. If there isn't real excitement, I feel bored. I want to be close to people, but I just never make it. Do you see yourself in this list? Children of alcoholic parents have suffered wounds that affect their lives for years to come. They learn to protect themselves from the pattern of hurt that they have come to expect in life. The results of such constant vigilance against pain can range from ulcers, sleeplessness, addictions, depression and anger to a string of broken relationships. But adult children of alcoholics can go through a healing journey that will help them recover from their painful past and be set free to live as God intended. Daryl Quick takes readers step by step through new ways of feeling, thinking and acting that will replace the ineffective patterns they have been locked into for years. With moving stories and helpful exercises, Quick shows how adult children of alcoholics can find hope and healing. A book for those who want to recover from their past.

Author : Simon Chapple
Publisher : Sheldon Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781399804288

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Rock Bottom and Rising by Simon Chapple Pdf

Edited and with contributions by Lois Badey 'I have a secret. Secrets can be dangerous. They make tell lies. You can lie to others, but mostly, you lie to yourself...' - Janet Drawing from his 35,000-member strong community, one of the country's most successful sobriety coaches, Simon Chapple brings us real, raw, relatable stories from individuals who've found joy in an alcohol-free life. Powerful, healing, resonant and true, the experiences in this unforgettable book will make a real impact on anyone who is exploring their relationship with alcohol, or who needs support, inspiration, or a reason to go sober. Featuring contributions from some of the most well-known personalities in the Sober Space, sharing their own extraordinary journies, some of these stories are shocking, some are moving, some will make you cringe and others will make you laugh out loud; all are inspiring and powerfully motivating. The hope is that readers will see their own lives reflected in these incredible narratives, and find the courage to take a step forward into a new life. With a full commentary from the author alongside each chapter, to provide an easy understanding of the takeaways from each story, the book will also carry QR codes that link directly to Simon's popular YouTube channel to further help you on your journey to sober joy. Why not invest in THE SOBER JOURNAL - a space for your own reflections, marking your own journey to freedom and joy?

Author : Brandi Glanville,Leslie Bruce
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476707631

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Drinking and Tweeting by Brandi Glanville,Leslie Bruce Pdf

The #1 New York Times bestseller, now in paperback The brutally honest breath of fresh air on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, known for her dramatic divorce, her barely there clothing, and her inability to keep her mouth shut, tells all in this hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir that's "the best piece of celeb literature we've ever come across." (LAWeekly.com) It's impossible not to love Brandi Glanville, the unapologetically filter-free breath of fresh air on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She spills all her secrets in this sassy, raunchy, and compulsively readable #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, dishing about everything from her DUI and her cheating ex to her one-night stands and the secret plastic surgery that made her "seventeen" again. Clear your schedule, grab a comfy seat, your favorite cocktail . . . and maybe a Xanax. #BestAfternoonEver.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Alcoholism
ISBN : UCAL:B3330514

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A.A. Grapevine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Toni Ann Laidlaw,Cheryl Malmo
Publisher : San Francisco : Jossey-Bass
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UOM:39015017701171

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Healing Voices by Toni Ann Laidlaw,Cheryl Malmo Pdf

Healing Voices presents the framework of innovative therapy, but more importantly, describes healing techniques such as ego-state therapy, Jungian dreamwork, native healing, and hypnosis for overcoming trauma, abuse, guilt, or other life problems.

Author : Linda Burlison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-20
Category : Alcoholics
ISBN : 0997107677

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Understanding Alcoholism as a Brain Disease by Linda Burlison Pdf

Understanding Alcoholism as a Brain Disease includes an in-depth explanation of how alcoholism works inside the brain; the stages of alcoholism identified by scientific researchers; and a list of clues to your genetic vulnerability.Written in plain English from a true medical perspective, even if you aren't a doctor or scientist, you'll find this book easy to read and understand. This is the second volume in the Rethinking Drinking series that emerged out of the authors first book, A Prescription for Alcoholics-Medications for Alcoholism. Alcoholics, care-givers and loved-ones ask, ?Why does the alcoholic keep drinking or continue to return to drinking, despite all they continue to lose?, ?What is wrong with them?!? Alcoholics berate themselves and question why they keep drinking when they see the damage it causes. They ask, ?What is wrong with me?The answers to those agonizing questions are found in this book. You'll learn about alcoholism as a complex brain disease. This book will help you understand the disease in a way that provides a fresh new perspective on this devastating neurological condition.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Diplomatic and consular service
ISBN : MSU:31293008295192

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State by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rosemary O'Connor
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781616496241

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A Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery by Rosemary O'Connor Pdf

Rosemary O’Connor brings her many years of experience working with women in recovery to addressing the key life issues mothers face at all stages of their recovery path. Recovering from an addiction is tough enough, but when you throw in the tremendous responsibilities of motherhood, resisting cravings and remaining abstinent—much less enjoying the rewards of sobriety—can seem like an impossible challenge.Rosemary O’Connor brings her many years of experience working with women in recovery to addressing the key life issues mothers face at all stages of their recovery path. At once affirming, engaging, and practical, A Sober Mom’s Guide to Recovery combines down-to-earth advice with the inspiring stories of recovering moms, including the author’s, to offer guidance on over fifty vital topics, including stress, relapse, relationships, sex and intimacy, spirituality, shame, gratitude, dating, and, of course, parenting. The result is an inspirational and practical handbook, not just for getting through the day, but for building a sense of well-being that radiates outward, allowing you to be present with your kids and loved ones, and find hope for the future.

Author : Gary L.
Publisher : Inspiring Voices
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462404575

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Hope for Alcoholics, Addicts, Inmates (and Those Who Love Them) by Gary L. Pdf

When author Gary L. began his recovery journey from alcoholism at age thirty-one, he was emotionally, mentally, and spiritually bankrupt and had been contemplating suicide for about a year. He had everything to live for but was unable to see it. Hopelessness and despair were dark clouds over his life. Early one morning, while in a drunken stupor, he cried out to the God he’d turned his back on at age ten. Gary said later, “Early in recovery I discovered that God had never turned his back on me.” In Hope for Alcoholics, Addicts, Inmates (and Those Who Love Them), Gary, through a series of letters to a prison inmate, shares his story of recovery and a renewed relationship with God. Gary’s daily letters to Matt describe the journey out of the darkness into a life he never thought possible. The writings interpret, translate, and synthesize the pain, disillusion, anger, and rebellion of his own early life into a present-tense testimony of praise, glory, and gratitude to God. Hope for Alcoholics, Addicts, Inmates (and Those Who Love Them) discusses Gary’s experience with the Twelve Steps of AA and how they have influenced his life. Accented with scriptural passages, it shares discoveries he made about himself, God, and life.

Author : Thomas J. McGoldrick
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781420842029

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My Life Story - by Tom M. A Recovering Alcoholic by Thomas J. McGoldrick Pdf

"My Life Story - by Tom M. A Recovering Alcoholic" is based on life as an alcoholic in all its aspects. It covers vital topics, issues, and experiences. It seems to be geared toward the motivation of individual as well as inspirations. It shares perspectives with a reader to enhance knowledge and to spread the word about alcoholism. This work holds aspects of hope and strength. It demonstrates positive and uplifting information for an individual. This work illustrates the importance of beneficial thinking in ones personal life as well as the world. The author uses affirmative explanations and experiences as an example of overcoming barriers and obstacles. It also does not hide the more sour aspects of recovery and the road there. The author expresses opinions that can relate to a reader as being deeply personal. The issues related within "''My Life Story - by Tom M. A Recovering Alcoholic''" seem to be validated and substantiated. This piece also talks about making an effort to succeed. "My Life Story - by Tom M. A Recovering Alcoholic" presents clear and concise views. It allows the reader to possibly learn and enjoy the objectives the author is trying to explain.

Author : Danny M. Wilcox
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1998-03-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313370694

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Alcoholic Thinking by Danny M. Wilcox Pdf

Based on long-term observation of Alcoholics Anonymous, the author focuses on cultural rather than personal causes of drug dependence. The author also discusses how the symbolic action of AA language and culture is the key to recovery. This study yields critical information about the development and practice of alcoholism and other drug dependence. Through the shared linguistic and cultural interaction of AA, the U.S. cultural ideology that emphasizes individualism, personal achievement, self-control, and self-reliance is shown to result in conflict; thus the gap between the perceived ideal and reality intensifies feelings of separation, alienation, and isolation leading to dependency. This detailed ethnographic narrative of Alcoholics Anonymous is based on three years of participant observation. The study suggests that anyone can be victimized by alcoholic thinking. Anthropologists, sociologists, psychologists, health care and professional social services organizations will be interested in this book.