The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure: Unresolved Events from the Past
Dear Chris & Pax,
I just wanted to write and let you know the results of what your book has done for me. First though a little information about me. I'm 69 years old, Retired military 27 years USCG, Vietnam Vet 67 - 69. Retired 1/31/85. Second career as an Assistant Golf Course Supt. With the advice of my doctor I retired again in May 2003. Since 2001 I've have seven lower back surgeries. I've had five left foot surgeries in the last five years. I have ten Titanium screws in my back and five in my foot. I'm a 100% disabled VA vet.
Now, till I read your book, I thought I was an alcoholic! Although I have not had a drink of alcohol since the night of May 29, 1985. I drank alcohol from the time I was 13 years old. My mother and father abused alcohol. I had seen it abused from the time I was a little toddler. So, for me, I thought I had to be drunk to be an adult! Also we were Catholic. My sister and I was raised in a Catholic school. I became an altar boy at the age of 11. Need I say more? I was abused by a certain priest for 3 years. I have never told anyone this till now. Your book made it very clear to me. I believe I can now get well. I to had many relapses from alcohol. I went to and considered myself a member of AA for a number of years. Sure, they did help. If for no other reason than to remind me that I was an alcoholic and couldn't drink. But, I got so tired of those ""Old Poor Me Stories"". They depressed me so I couldn't help but drink. So I quit going and continued to drink. I married in Feb 1963, had three children and am still married to the same women after 47 years. All three children are very successful today. Of course I got the threats of her leaving me if I didn't quit. So I tried, time and time again. Didn't help me. My wife is a very good Christian, believes in and worships a true GOD. Obviously she hounded me about going to church with her. I would on occasion. And continued to drink.
I've told many people that I would have divorced me many years ago. I don't know why she never did. No excuses, but I was never a physical abuser. Mentally, of course. Then on the morning of May 30, 1985 I literally rolled out of my bed to my knees, sick, hurt and crying. I pleaded with GOD to take the desire of alcohol away from me. And if HE would do that I'd never drink again. I started going to church with my wife. I started doing odds and ends at the church. I became a deacon. And still am to this day. But, I'm not sure I was cured. Not until I read your book. It opened my eyes to the fact that I had hidden demons inside me, if you will. Cause #2 Unresolved Events From The Past, I now believe is one of the main factors that lead me to addiction. I was never ashamed to let folks know that I was an alcoholic. None of my friends will offer me any kind of alcohol. And that's the way I want it. I'd rather not be tempted. Now after reading your book I can truthfully say that I am not an alcoholic! Although I still prefer not to drink.
I'd like to thank you and Pax for your book. It has done wonders for me. And I know it will others. I just wrote a friend out west and told her about it and what it has done for me. I hope she gets it, she said she would. You are a very special person to give of yourself the way you have. And I know Pax is very proud of you. And you him. You both have every right to.
