Why some parents drink...
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Why Some Parents Drink
A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was
nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an Envelope, propped
up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to 'Dad.'
With the worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands and
read the letter.
Dear Dad:
It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope with
my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mom and you.
I have been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice.
But I knew you would not approve of her because of
all her piercing, tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes and the fact that she is
much older than I am.
But it' s not only the passion...
Dad, she's pregnant.
Stacy said that we will be very happy.
She owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole
winter. We share a dream of having many more children.
Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt
anyone.
We'll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other people that
live nearby for cocaine and ecstasy.
In the meantime we will pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Stacy
can get better.
She deserves it.
Don't worry Dad. I'm 15 and I know how to take care of myself.
Someday I'm sure that we will be back to visit so that you can get to know
your grandchildren.
Love, Your Son John
PS. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over
at Tommy's house.
I just wanted to remind you that there are
worse things in life than the report card that's in my center desk drawer.
I love you.
Call me when it's safe to come home :laugh:
Anniversary Celebration....
Today is the 28th anniversary of my sobriety date. :wheeeee: :bigeyes: :headbang:
Sounds impressive, maybe...but I prefer to think of it as One Day at a Time, multiplied by many days....because that's all it takes to lose your sobriety, one day, or one moment of anger, one rash decision...listening to the disease that we call Alcoholism/Addiction.
That disease is cunning, baffling, powerful..it cuts across all racial and economic barriers, and can destroy families, lives, and beautiful relationships.
So although I have a "few" :rolleyes: years under my belt, I just wanted to point out the insidiousness of the disease...and how it can turn a normal life into one of chaos and despair. And that is the life I believe awaits me, if I were to ever go back out there again.
Many friends and acquaintances have died from this disease. Many have said to me..."Oh you have XX years, you're cured!"
I don't believe that...if I did I would be driniking or smoking again as "proof".
We as alcoholics are brilliant, creative, productive, loyal, dependable, and trustworthy...if you remove the substances and behavior from our lives...but if not, we can be our own worst enemies. and drag down all those around us.
So here's to sobriety, living clean, working the Steps,. treating others how we would like to be treated, and hoping for a better future for all of us.
If anyone is having doubts about Sobriety, I'm living proof that miracles are possible. Many had me written off, and figured I would be dead from my addiction...but I'm still here, and willing to help anyone who holds out there hand and asks for it...giving back is one of the best feelings I get from sobriety, not just for alcoholics, but giving back in honor of all those who have helped me in different areas of life...
Quote for today:
As one goes through life, one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move.
--Katharine Hepburn
Some songs for today:
Chumbawumba
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDkVQvhZx04
Priest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVTDl8oiJBs&feature=related
All about keeping things in perspective....
This was sent in by JimmyZ.
On a fishing site, most people, all they care about is things pertaining to fishing, and fishing reports. That's perfectly fine.
However, JuimmyZ, a guy who loves to fish, is known for sending these types of e-mails. :HappyWave:
As mentioned, many people don't have the time to read a story like this.
But...the next time you're bogged down in life, and feel the urge to yell at your wife or girlfriend because of something stupid that happened between you...
remember this little story that JimmyZ sent....:thumbsup:
all about perspective...as JimmyZ is known for saying..."it is what it is"
Thanks for the story, Jimmy. :cool:
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A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the gem of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for office so he asked his wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. His wife, preoccupied in the kitchen totally forgot the matter. The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the bottle fascinated by its color and drank it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small dosages. When the child collapsed the mother hurried him to the hospital, where he died. The mother was stunned. She was terrified how to face her husband. When the distraught father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at his wife and uttered just five words.
QUESTIONS:
1. What were the five words?
2. What is the implication of this story?
ANSWER:
The husband just said "I am with you Darling"
The husband's totally unexpected reaction is a proactive behavior. The child is dead. He can never be brought back to life. There is no point in finding fault with the mother. Besides, if only he had taken time to keep the bottle away, this would not have happened. No one is to be blamed. She had also lost her only child. What she needed at that moment was consolation and sympathy from the husband and that is what he gave her.
If everyone can look at life with this kind of perspective, there would be much fewer problems in the world. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiving, selfishness, and fears and you will find things are actually not as difficult as you think.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
This story is really worth reading: Sometimes, we spend time in asking who is responsible or whom to blame, whether in a relationship, in a job or with the people we know. By this way we miss out something called L.I.F.E.. Good morning n have a nice day.