Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:1-9; Luke 8:4-15) 1 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many
BEWARE: graphic description of death The La-Z-Boy Tomb: The Unfiltered Reality of End-Stage Alcoholism Warning: This post contains graphic descriptions of death and the physiological effects of severe alcoholism. We often romanticize the “tortured artist” drinking themselves to death, or we imagine a sudden, dramatic heart attack. But the reality of dying from alcoholism alone
Taking responsibility for my actions has been a transformative journey. It’s the silence that gets you first. The sun is too bright, slicing through the curtains. Your head is a construction site. You lie perfectly still, eyes closed, trying to piece together the shattered fragments of the previous twelve hours. It was my responsibility to
For ten years, Michael didn’t have a drinking problem; he had a “life problem.” Responsibility for his actions was something he struggled with during this time because he couldn’t face the truth. In Michael’s mind, he was the victim. The alcohol wasn’t the villain; it was the only friend helping him survive an unfair life.
Redemption is one of the oldest and most powerful narratives in human history. We find it in our literature, our movies, and our religious texts. It is the story of the prodigal son, of Jean Valjean, of Anakin Skywalker. But beyond the dramatic arcs of fiction, redemption is a deeply personal, often messy, and profoundly
You are not alone. Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. To improve their own attitudes and behaviors through the study and practice of Al‑Anon’s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. A formal referral or appointment in advance is not needed to attend meetings. Call our toll‑free
