Something greater 3/22

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I believe that my addiction is a blessing and not a curse.

It is funny when people will say “but Danielle with all you have been through?”

Yes – all blessings in disguise.

It’s true in active addiction I made a mess…a big one. I made a mess of myself inside and out and this effected any and all of those around me.

I hurt the ones who loved me.

However…if all that had not happened I would not know what I know today.

My addiction showed me that there is something greater than me. There is something more powerful than my addiction to drugs/alcohol.

“I” could not stop. “I” tried.

It was when I truly surrendered with my heart and soul…and my insides cried for help…that this power was there for me.

This power has always been there for me…I just didn’t realize it until I was in state of utter despair.

Today I do not have to get into such a mess of pain to ask this force for help. I actually get to say thank you to it for all of the beauty.

I get to have an ok feeling in my mind heart and body…which I am coming to know as trust.

Published by gracefuladdict

I am a true addict living my life one day at a time in recovery. I have been substance free -meaning NO drugs or alcohol since 5/23/10. My intention is to share my experiences daily in the hopes to free others from the fears of being who they truly are. My wish is to bravely tell my truth so others can tell theirs as well. I want to be free of self hatred and doubt. I want to live a life of joy, kindness, love and grace. Thank you!

18 thoughts on “Something greater 3/22”

  5. “It’s true in active addiction I made a mess…a big one. I made a mess of myself inside and out and this effected any and all of those around me. …all blessings in disguise.”

    You’re a beautiful testimony lady of how God takes big messes like us and “…brings beauty for ashes…” – Isaiah 61:3

    This ole ragamuffin is grateful for your candidly honest, transparent testimony Danielle. Thank you.

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