A Story of Recovery

The 1st thing I want people to know about me is that I am doing my best to be a woman / wife / mother after God's own heart. I have known God a long time, like an acquaintance. Going into recovery has put me into a much more intimate relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. I feel as if I have been starving for a very long time and have finally found nutritious food as I read and meditate on multiple types of devot... Read More

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PLAYING LIFE FORWARD (and loving you)

Life moves forward whether we want it to or not. It never plays in reverse.
The past is past. Over. Finished. Our job is to move with the flow of the present. We are propelled by what went before, but we do not try to swim against the current of our present lives by regretting or yearning for old times. It is called your history!
Each day of  life recovery releases us from the past and gives us a fresh start. We can put behind us the mis... Read More

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Damn, i have 18 months clean now! I havent had over, maybe, a week since i was 15. This is truly a miracle and gift!   Gonna make this short, cus most of yal lived it too.   I started out like most..weed and alcohol. Wanted something different, so i tried pills. Liked them a LOT. Kept going with those until my tolerance was off the chain. Discovered Oxy Contin. Was hooked in no time. Then, i found the most evil drug ever made. Crack. Gave away, my home, truc... Read More

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You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc...This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story.
Gives you something to think about. Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house.
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Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, "Someday I hope to be a treasure test. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty."

The second tree said, "Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength... Read More

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