Addiction Recovery

  I stepped into crazy And nothing makes sense Your story's so hazy The details...nonsense This is your 8th chance Do I cry or do I scream? In a turmoil dance, I still hope, as you more scheme You failed to show up Your excuses came late I know your world's tough But each time as I wait I imagine a worse fate Then all the ups grip my mind A break up- a beat up- a lock up A shake up or you gave and are covered up  Please wake up and sober up Final sobriety to find

  There is no law  Against the lying Stringing me on Inside, who's crying? Perhaps your guilt And my confusion Baffling, cunning Lonely, exclusion

  This experiment To figure things out Is now different You've innocents about Those tiny souls Depend on you For how to grow They're watching, too

Stuff you don't sift through Becomes a  monkey on your back . How it piles up, too! Of what you have, you can't keep track! I was so proud of  my daughter and how easily she got rid of stuff today. Having  twins  in a one bedroom apartment is challenging her. But, she isn't complaining.   It's funny, when she was around ten, she loved answering any question with the word, "stuff".

  The fact that you are still trying Validates you're on the covenant path God loves you and sees you crying He is there for you through the good and bad! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ACbbgtydC/

Scratch out a living Doing multiple things Save a tenth for giving Back to God's, as your tithing When you barely get by Doing physical labor There is one who can help Always, Jesus our Savior Perhaps not to save you But for comfort and strength 💪  For ways to get better For a blessing, at length

When you fail Shall you quit? Not a bit Go. Prepare. Ask of it And seek God's care Thoughts from a message from  President Holland  speaking of  President Lincoln  never quitting. https:// youtube.com/shorts/rnVkf4aWMK8?si=1XiDzB1eaDtFo-fB

  My favorite song. It is a new version of The Bar Song. "I'm a Born Again Christian!" Great song for the new year for anyone wanting to give something up. I love that the singer is sitting on a barstool! Take something you love For all the wrong reasons And sanctify it for God Using His light to please Him

  I do not like  To learn the hard way I did not think And now my day's turned grey https://youtube.com/shorts/P7fzsqkjvxA?si=fQ-_5offnuUa_d_6

T une out what the world is saying Keep the Lord in your head Seek to HEAR him. Humbly praying Keep spiritually fed https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FSu5x5PCG/

Deep down I've a  thirst For I don't know what  A pain that's the worst For a   cure   I must hunt ------ ------- The more that I  drink It sinks into ink Black enough to kill It shallows my will The first drink is fun But I am not done I'll toast to my friends A night without end I can't drink enough This makes things so tough The guilt, disappointment Go numb.Last laugh's enjoyment  ------------- Was that you for the New Year celebration?  Never before are drinks so available! Overcome. There's a  sobering education Let go. Let God! And be fallible! The path is 12 segments long Right all who you have wronged Take time to surrender It's the way to be strong Thirst, For your  sobriety Christ  can flood your soul with peace No more baffling cunning slips Let love in and dignity increase

There are so many feeling passed up by love  They look for any resource for healing, thereof They suffer in pain from this emptiness  How they will gain from our source of happiness!

 Give yourself some credit When you're feeling bad It's your chance to repent, Grow, and not be sad

Pain is a good sign  Desire for a better life With God realign Then, sin's burden becomes light

  When we've the  Spirit Satan cant squeeze in Continually pray To God and hear Him 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20 16  Rejoice always ,   17  pray continually ,   18  give thanks in all circumstances ; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19  Do not quench the Spirit .   20  Do not treat prophecies with contempt

  We have Christ's footsteps to seek and follow So get off of the porch and build on what you know And if you are steadfast you will learn and grow What are you waiting for? Jesus is your source Of tender mercy to help to get you back on course Thoughts from Neal A Maxwell https://youtu.be/vzz90-WyJb4?si=DqWPKmiAjSnVzQB0

Seeking to repent, with a contrite Spirit Prostrate before the throne of God With Godly sorrow and a broken heart Unload your burden, listen, hear Him Ever humbly, with all you've got And rediscover who you truly are! Thoughts from listening to Elder Anderson:  https://youtube.com/shorts/c4yaBqFV50w?si=Zg2dL-RDY_iiNvDR

  Fill in the gap Of where you are and want to be Jesus will help You have a divine destiny!

  Each day is a gift Wrapped up all anew With surprises that uplift While others make us blue And more? That is up to you!

The nature we develop While in this body, given Will define what we are When we waken in Heaven

  This is my life But to daily do well Unto Jesus Christ According to God's will

Don't dwell on days long gone Or yearn for yesterday But celebrate good that's done And put to pass each old pain Life holds lessons, to obtain Thoughts from President Hollands talk in video BYU  1/13/2009 https://youtube.com/shorts/iGuGYnU-sWM?si=I5MYQN4MIUh95vy5&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe9sfl5PRYzkPVFwAGmJRRIYU3dvrru4Gj7DlT9lZlf25b5lk5WiDAA1EiGVk_aem_lR2Kkz4bBIvoRkW1Wv0d_A

  I can see you're not invested And I must think of my future My limits have been tested I will not respond to pressure For change, you complain and say I'm mad You've been found wanting when I measure All the experiences we've had All you think of is you. Your pain and your pleasure! So, here I firmly stand  No longer in your way It's up to you where you land Sober or not, I say! "Goodye!"

Fish or cut bait Something  has to give Choose now. Don't wait! This is not a way to live

Fish or cut bait  Your departure can't wait  Be gone by tomorrow  Or face true real sorrow Thinking of a friend who needs to end an escalating abusive relationship. 

Always have a part of your head and your heart In the word of God That Light in you impart Thoughts from  President Holland 's words. He said then you can relay where you can go for hope and peace. https://youtube.com/shorts/wc7rUeTHjS0?si=D8cm9h1pfmLQY4Ib

The damaged brain can heal As growing neurons connect Again! The heart can feel! And with the soul reconnect! This is a beautiful sight.  Loved the video! https://youtube.com/shorts/SlnfQoSH_LM?si=lvA1H0UL7XY1j3C1

  To make the change, the first task: 1.Go and purge your home Of every bottle and flask 2.Replace them with hope 3.And then, for new friendships, ask