Did any of your youthful ways carry over to cause you problems later in life?

[Integrity]

I ask that out of respect for the seriousness of this thread and this discussion that you don't post here in a disrespectful way and please don't attack me or any others. There are plenty other threads that you can take those kind of responses to for your comedic enjoyment. Please.

For discussion:

To All,

In my youth I was prone to drunkenness which resulted in me being addicted to alcohol.

Miraculously I have not had a drink of alcohol in a very, very, long time.

Has something like this that was so bad for such a long time that turned out better in the end ever happened to you?

Did any of your youthful indulgences ever turn on you to cause you problems later in life as mine did?

Sincerely,
I

 

[jumpman23]

Addiction is a weakness of mental strength. Just my opinion that's all.

 

[Integrity]

Addiction is a weakness of mental strength. Just my opinion that's all.

jumpman23,

You are very right about this.

It may very well be your opinion but it is also well known by addiction recovery experts that the disease of addiction is a weakness of mental strength.

Alcoholics have drank themselves to a condition of powerlessness over alcohol while strangely exhibiting mental strength in normal and sometimes above average ways in other areas.

Sincerely,
I

 

[bbsam]

A moderator with a history of drug and alcohol addiction. I'm sorry, Integrity, but this thread seems too linear, almost waxing sentimental. You almost seem like you regret your past and that is something that I never do. But for the sake of discussion, do you regret your past? Do you think it really could have been any other way?

 

[Integrity]

A moderator with a history of drug and alcohol addiction. I'm sorry, Integrity, but this thread seems too linear, almost waxing sentimental. You almost seem like you regret your past and that is something that I never do. But for the sake of discussion, do you regret your past? Do you think it really could have been any other way?

bbsam,

You have a history of drug and alcohol addiction.

Are you clean and sober?

I do not regret the past nor wish to close the door on it.

Through my weakness I have found my greatest strength.

If I would have never picked up a drink of alcohol it would have been impossible to become addicted to it.

Sincerely,
I

 

[Anonymous 10]

I haven't had a drink in two weeks.

 

[Anonymous 10]

It feels kinda weird watching football and clearing snow and not drinking a beer.

 

[bbsam]

Exactly. And were it not for that path, we would have little to offer. But then our lives are not for our own sake. We may have a daily reprieve, but that is contingent on certain truths.

 

[Integrity]

Exactly. And were it not for that path, we would have little to offer. But then our lives are not for our own sake. We may have a daily reprieve, but that is contingent on certain truths.

bbsam,

I have daily reprieve based upon my spiritual condition.

Sincerely,
I

 

[bbsam]

Yes. In that light, it's hard to see anything as youthful mistakes. Its all part of a life long journey.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I was kind of a know-it-all as a youth. Hard to tell if this has carried over in to my adult life.

 

[Catatonic]

bbsam,

I have daily reprieve based upon my spiritual condition.

Sincerely,
I

Who provides this reprieve and who told you it is daily?

 

[bbsam]

Who provides this reprieve and who told you it is daily?

A power greater than oneself and AA said so.

 

[bbsam]

I was kind of a know-it-all as a youth. Hard to tell if this has carried over in to my adult life.

it did. But it's up to you to decide on whether it's been problematic.

 

[Catatonic]

A power greater than oneself and AA said so.

I did not know AA reprieve ... seems productive.

 

[Integrity]

Yes. In that light, it's hard to see anything as youthful mistakes. Its all part of a life long journey.

bbsam,

I understand your point and I do believe sacrifices have been and are being made for the ultimate good but that is for someone else to decide.

No matter what the actual outcome even if He works it out for good it is always a youthful mistake when a young person abuses alcohol when he is just a teen.

Sincerely,
I

 

[upschuck]

I regret the times that I hurt people, for those relationships never were the same.

 

[Integrity]

Who provides this reprieve and who told you it is daily?

Hoaxster,

God does and it is a foundational principle of twelve step recovery programs.

Sincerely,
I

 

[Catatonic]

Huh? Maybe you and 407 can go get drunk together in the corner.

Have not been drunk in over 30 years.
A big night for me is a couple of beers.

I have no problem with drugs ... just is not my thing.

 

[bbsam]

Have not been drunk in over 30 years.
A big night for me is a couple of beers.

I have no problem with drugs ... just is not my thing.

well...that's no fun!