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Melanie Rodgers

powerless

  • after my dad died 5 yrs ago,i started drinking:HEAVILY.iv realized,after tonite,that i need to stop.i say,& do,very hurtfull things to thoses i love.although iv been sober for 41/2 days,[til tonite]& that i shoulda NEVER opened that bottle,[dont know WHY i did]that i TRULY AM,"POWERLESS"!!!!i live sooo far outta town[kinda isolated really] that before[ONE of the times i tried to quit] that no ones really willing to come out here to take me to meetings.makes going to one awfully hard:still;....today is a day of enlightenment,shame,&acceptance.i need someone to talk to,being here [stuck here] with only my elderly mom,alone,makes ME soooo lonely.if anyone ever wants to talk,im here,as always..............ty LORD,for always being there for ME:

4 comments
  • Melanie Rodgers
    Melanie Rodgers TY SOOO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR ENDLESS SUPPORT!!!!TIME TO STRAIGHTEN-UP,& FLY RITE:PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE....AGAIN;TY ALL....XOXOXOX MEL
    January 21, 2010
  • Jerry Stclair
    Jerry Stclair first step IS admitting you have a problem. counseling is what you need melanie.
    spiritual healing by dealing with jesus,asking for OUR fathers help.
    you don`t buy a bottle or a six pack, you don`t drink!
    next question is, are you an alcoholic? o...  more
    January 20, 2010
  • Peggy Androes
    Peggy Androes Melanie, I have to say that I am very proud of you. It takes a lot of guts to come on here and say what you did. You have taken the first step just by admitting that you have a problem. If you EVER need to talk, feel free to contact me. If you need so...  more
    January 20, 2010
  • Jeff Austin
    Jeff Austin Sr Melanie,
    Seeing that something is wrong is the first step to solving the problem. Are you happy with yourself when you drink or not? That is the first question.
    If you need someone to talk to, both Rev Lisa and Myself are often around. Just ge...  more
    January 20, 2010