All,
I recently wrote a letter to the wonderful facility that I spent 3 weeks at last October. The letter really explains what is going on in a place like that, and it also points to why such an experience has value for people who may not have substance abuse problem themselves.
It's only a couple of pages long, so in case you feel like reading it I've put it online. It's a little too long to make for a well-formatted blog post, so I left it in Word format.
You can read it here: http://www.jfroach.org/therapyletter.doc
P.S. There is a little bit of satire in there, see if you can find it.
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So why won't the link open?
Hmmm, try again.
Boo, no trouble getting to the message. I found the concept fascinating. I know there is so much that could benefit anyone who would buy into the principles and message of the 12 steps. It truly is a blueprint for how Jesus wanted us to live our lives. I know that going to Alanon helps me in any everyday situation. So much about control and humility. The literature is simple and compelling. Thank you for sharing this with us...keep us posted. LA
I read through about 60 percent of your email completely in agreement-- just totally into it. Then, the suggestion came-- induce an addiction to set up the salvation. ..one necessarily needs to dive into the depth of hell (didnt Jesus desend into hell?) in order to ascend again.. etc. Very spiritually interesting, but at some levels challenging, practically. Pretty radical, but so again wasnt/isnt salvation and our efforts to live in the model of christ? Very intriguing. I am kindof going to think this out a little more... but in many, at least metaphorical ways, I think your letter made some spiritual sense. beyond any of that, I have to say I literally thrive on so much of what you have to say lately. Yours is a real serious, honest spiritual message to me personally. funny how it all works out. I learn so much from you spiritually these days, and 1 year ago, I was praying that we could have the semblance of a meaningful, reciprocal conversation about such issues. Now I learn from a teacher. Weird.... wonderful... God's real gift... brings constant tears to my eyes. Tears of thanksgiving.
bpr
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