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The Gift...That Keeps on Giving, Alcoholism by Sr. Evans, Adrian 'ray'

Description: Mr. Evans speaks out about alcoholism: I chose the title, 'THE GIFT...that keeps on giving' to illuminate that 'Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic'. That does not mean one must die a drunk! It simply stresses that alcoholism, like diabetes is a lifetime disease. And like diabetes, with proper care, diet and exercise...And abstaining from alcohol, alcoholism can be controlled. From around age 18 to 49, I suffered from the disease of alcoholism. A good portion of those years, I was not aware of my disease. I could not link my troubles, loss of family, homes, and jobs, and overall misery to alcohol. In the last 8 of those years, I (and others) just wrote me off as a hopeless misfit. I was homeless, unemployable, and a sad example of human existence. December first, 1983, I had my last drink of alcohol, checked myself in at a detox center in Orlando, Fl. I have not had a drink of alcohol since. At first, my recovery process was not a pleasant one, but it was worth the misery of withdrawing from the demon alcohol. I attended Alcoholics Anonymous regularly, listened and absorbed other's experience, strength, and hope. I became teachable and returned to a beautiful life. After getting re-married I became employable and started my own business. I taught myself art, painting over 500 pieces of oil paintings. Attending the gym regularly has not just been healthful, it has been a tremendous joy, working out, meeting people, and socializing. I am retired now, living a beautiful life with my wife of 33 years, and 36 years sobriety, and at age 86, am fit as a fiddle. I do have diabetes, high blood pressure, and a few other ailments, however, with diet, exercise, and following my doctor's advice, (and not drinking alcohol or smoking) I am very active and happy. Should I never have admitted I needed help, and joined Alcoholics Anonymous, I would not have re-learned honorable living and not have continued serenity... Is why I consider my alcoholism 'the gift that keeps on giving.'

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Location: Hillsdale, NSW

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EAN: 9781664140554

UPC: 9781664140554

ISBN: 9781664140554

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Item Length: 22.9 cm

Book Title: The Gift...That Keeps on Giving, Alcoholism

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Item Height: 229mm

Topic: Opinion of the People

Item Width: 152mm

Publisher: Xlibris Us

Publication Year: 2020

Author: Adrian 'ray' Evans, Sr

Item Weight: 558g

Number of Pages: 274 Pages

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