I am Chris, aka "The Doc!" I am a divorced man with a wonder daughter. Amanda, 23, and two grandchildren that mean the world to
me. Zackary is 2, and Izabella is 1. I will be 51 on 8/12. I am an ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics). I have the greatest brother in the world, Bob, who
I've re-connected with recently. He is not aware, me thinks, of how I much admire him & well as love him. He is a gift I had walked away from years
ago. I have another brother, Mark, who has not come to terms w/the dark days of our childhood and isolates from the rest of the family. I had another brother,
Jeffery, who was killed in a car accident in 1986. He too, was a superstar of a brother! He is dearly missed! I have used on & off for many years. I am
clean now, have a serious spiritual life in full swing, and give all credit for my sobriety and coming to terms w/me to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
I've been told I am "raw" in my thoughts & feelings, and accept that as just who I am. I've tired for almost 50 yrs to be something I am
not. Now it is time to just be me. Time to be a better father, a better brother, uncle, grandfather, and fellow man. So much is hitting me as I see more
truths, see with clarity, and love with open arms. Even in my humble life, I see I am truly rich beyond my wildest dreams. I am also aware that I am one bad
decision away from turmoil in using, and will be on guard for life. As once you've invaded your body's temple w/the poison, it remembers the schdit for
life. So I hold on for dear life w/God, as to fully enjoy, and love with what I have left here. I look for His plans for me, ask for forgiveness daily, ask for
continued guidance, and give Him any & all credit for anything good that comes out of me. Because I just "fudge" things up. So I know it is God
working in me, and I just love His being in control! Peace to you all!
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LostinTx68
05/07/08
Thanks for your story - you are an inspiration to us waiting for our loved ones in the wings.
Hurting for YOU
05/07/08
It is so amazing at how the sweet spirit of God shines through you and your beautiful words.
You are such a blessing!
Hugs,
Katie
oaklandathletic
04/16/08
My name is Paul and I have been clean and sober for coming up on 7 years on the 21 of April...you are doing a great job taking it One Day at a Time.....Stay the course my friend...we are older(I'm 48) and our bodies can't take that shit lik eit did when we were younger.....I truly hope you get that job!!! I will pray for you......you have soooo much to be sober for...your daughter and grandkids and specially for you...your a great guy and you will make it....If you surender and turn it over to your higher power......
One Day at a Time my friend....
Paul
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