Lamentations of a Lost Laddy
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Mr. Darren and Recovery"My Autobiography
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Comment from crich
I hope as you rewrite you will slow the pace of your telling. Again, this is a laundry list of events - like diary entries of places and times. I know there is a profound story lying just below the surface. It is deep story of pain, struggle, frustration and deliverance. It can take place in a room or a car; it can be in a lost job or lies told to family. It's in the moments we would like to forget or in the ecstasy of knowing you have finally come to the end of that meth train. Pick a day - a day that rips your guts out and tell me that story. Then pick the day you walked away. Some circumstance occurred - some psychic change occurred that unchained you from that quarter century of addiction. Your survival of these events deserves more emphasis than a list of dates and places. I know you can do this - it is a powerful story.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017
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I hope as you rewrite you will slow the pace of your telling. Again, this is a laundry list of events - like diary entries of places and times. I know there is a profound story lying just below the surface. It is deep story of pain, struggle, frustration and deliverance. It can take place in a room or a car; it can be in a lost job or lies told to family. It's in the moments we would like to forget or in the ecstasy of knowing you have finally come to the end of that meth train. Pick a day - a day that rips your guts out and tell me that story. Then pick the day you walked away. Some circumstance occurred - some psychic change occurred that unchained you from that quarter century of addiction. Your survival of these events deserves more emphasis than a list of dates and places. I know you can do this - it is a powerful story.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017
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I am deeply grateful for your input~
Blessings,
Brother Badger~
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I look forward to seeing your stories!
Comment from irishauthorme
An accurate description of your progress. Everyone in your family is proud of your recovery and is delighted that you have found a place in earth and in time to occupy you and to express yourself to an appreciative audience. This is an appropriate medium for you to share and communicate.
I encourage you to keep your faith and to keep writing.
irish
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2017
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An accurate description of your progress. Everyone in your family is proud of your recovery and is delighted that you have found a place in earth and in time to occupy you and to express yourself to an appreciative audience. This is an appropriate medium for you to share and communicate.
I encourage you to keep your faith and to keep writing.
irish
Comment Written 29-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2017
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Thanks so much, Irish.
I say to myself simet, "I wish .
." I'm sure that you get the idea. I suggest "The Christmas Card, Dear Reader", as it helps explain some of the struggles and underlying mental turmoil that keeps the machinery humming.
My mind is SO alert now that at times my thoughts are racing so much that I am literally thinking not only multiple individual ideas, but these concepts are on different levels of time and space; long-mid-short term goals, writing ideas, runs accents and progressions, chess moves, thoughts on ways to improve my Wednesday night NA meeting.
I am the Alpha Male of the house, and not all of the guys like me, but they do all RESPECT me.
They come in by the scores, street hoodlums, string the Fuck out, with their prison mentality.
Now, I do not particularity like these conditions, but this is where HE has me, and when I quit trying so feverishly to control thing's, and let Him lead and guide me, everything is running much more smoothly. Not only that, but our core group, my roommate Curt, and about six others really look up to and respect what recovery IS doing fire. I am acknowledging that I have become a mentor and role model.
The place is up for sale, and Bill Goodrick is buying a big house and moving us there. And he told me that there would be a staff position open for me.
This is where I am at, and although it is all a huge New challenge, I am fearless, ecstatic, thrilled, and excited. You see, I got a new lease on life, and, as usual, I am literally getting everything that I ever wanted. It was just never
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I was not completely clear about exactly what I wanted, and I am sure that you can identify with this mentality.
He has shown what I really wanted, and I am now discovering and embracing His master plan;being woven into it is an incredibly satisfying, rewarding, moral and confidence boosting thing. It just gets better and better.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Oh my new good friend, your travels have been ones of danger and hurt which you can use now to help others in their recovery. You have lived what they have lived and done that they have done. How can a person who has never had children, teach one who has? After facing a gun to my head, I can honestly say I see you
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Oh my new good friend, your travels have been ones of danger and hurt which you can use now to help others in their recovery. You have lived what they have lived and done that they have done. How can a person who has never had children, teach one who has? After facing a gun to my head, I can honestly say I see you
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Wow, your words touched my heart, and I am very Happy to inform you that I see you more clearly now too. Your thoughtful words have truly elevated my consciousness.
Blessings,
Brother Darren
Comment from MissMerri
I very much enjoyed this uplifting and beautiful story, Darren, and I loved the way you told it. It pulls no punches, is straightforward and honest and is told with dignity and class. You have your head on straight and you are using your talents, developing them, trusting God to give you daily strength and guidance, and giving him the glory. I find that incredibly inspiring and yes... even thrilling. (I still think you should leave spaces between paragraphs, but that in no way diminishes the pleasure of reading your story.) Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm very happy for you and your strengthening resolve. MM
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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I very much enjoyed this uplifting and beautiful story, Darren, and I loved the way you told it. It pulls no punches, is straightforward and honest and is told with dignity and class. You have your head on straight and you are using your talents, developing them, trusting God to give you daily strength and guidance, and giving him the glory. I find that incredibly inspiring and yes... even thrilling. (I still think you should leave spaces between paragraphs, but that in no way diminishes the pleasure of reading your story.) Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm very happy for you and your strengthening resolve. MM
Comment Written 24-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Thanks for the shining review and advice and I am honored and taught
Darren~
Comment from MizKat
Hi Badger,
Again this is a lovely story that you have written which I enjoyed reading from start to finish. I'm so happy to hear where you are now and what you are doing.
Isn't God wonderful to help us all of the time?
Kat
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017
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Hi Badger,
Again this is a lovely story that you have written which I enjoyed reading from start to finish. I'm so happy to hear where you are now and what you are doing.
Isn't God wonderful to help us all of the time?
Kat
Comment Written 24-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017
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Thank you so much. Darren
Comment from winnona
Well, it has been a rough road, but sounds like you are slowly gaining on the right path. Life is always going to be a hard journey. Take it one step or day at a time. When you have made it to the next day you know you are that much closer to your goal.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017
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Well, it has been a rough road, but sounds like you are slowly gaining on the right path. Life is always going to be a hard journey. Take it one step or day at a time. When you have made it to the next day you know you are that much closer to your goal.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review. I am truly honored with your advice.
Darren
