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Hello everyone. I am currently living in a caravan to get away from everything as the past 5 years have been very rough for me, I am a recovering alcoholic. I have tried everything to get rid of this thing. Done a lot of things i'm not proud of. I have never intentionally hurt anyone though, just made many bad mistakes. I just don't know what to do or where to turn to anymore. I am currently on a weeks sobriety. Don't want to touch it again, my healths not great because of the damage i've done to it. Have social anxiety as I constantly feel judged.
Just wanted to introduce myself and tell you my story. I feel like my family don't help, all I have left is a sister who drinks, another who is now very selfish after being in a relationship with a drug-dealer who ended up murdering someone. As for my Mother, we have never got on as she's a drinker on weekends too, and from a young age I had to put up with a lot of emotional abuse. Hope God forgives me, but I feel lost, and unfortunately, don't think being around my family is helping me.


Hope you're all doing well on your journeys.
 

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Hello everyone. I am currently living in a caravan to get away from everything as the past 5 years have been very rough for me, I am a recovering alcoholic. I have tried everything to get rid of this thing. Done a lot of things i'm not proud of. I have never intentionally hurt anyone though, just made many bad mistakes. I just don't know what to do or where to turn to anymore. I am currently on a weeks sobriety. Don't want to touch it again, my healths not great because of the damage i've done to it. Have social anxiety as I constantly feel judged.
Just wanted to introduce myself and tell you my story. I feel like my family don't help, all I have left is a sister who drinks, another who is now very selfish after being in a relationship with a drug-dealer who ended up murdering someone. As for my Mother, we have never got on as she's a drinker on weekends too, and from a young age I had to put up with a lot of emotional abuse. Hope God forgives me, but I feel lost, and unfortunately, don't think being around my family is helping me.


Hope you're all doing well on your journeys.

My dear brother, welcome to CF

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Hello everyone. I am currently living in a caravan to get away from everything as the past 5 years have been very rough for me, I am a recovering alcoholic. I have tried everything to get rid of this thing. Done a lot of things i'm not proud of. I have never intentionally hurt anyone though, just made many bad mistakes. I just don't know what to do or where to turn to anymore. I am currently on a weeks sobriety. Don't want to touch it again, my healths not great because of the damage i've done to it. Have social anxiety as I constantly feel judged.
Just wanted to introduce myself and tell you my story. I feel like my family don't help, all I have left is a sister who drinks, another who is now very selfish after being in a relationship with a drug-dealer who ended up murdering someone. As for my Mother, we have never got on as she's a drinker on weekends too, and from a young age I had to put up with a lot of emotional abuse. Hope God forgives me, but I feel lost, and unfortunately, don't think being around my family is helping me.


Hope you're all doing well on your journeys.

Would you describe "POChrist," please, (what does it mean)? And tell us about your understanding of Christianity? Thanks!
 
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POChrist is short for Passage of Christ, to follow Christ. I believe in God, and The Bible, my understanding of it is basic. I try to follow the word, be honest about my sins and try to turn away from them.
 
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Hi,
I think it's super-commendable that you are trying to get rid of the past and better yourself. Family can be tough. It sounds like you're honest about the situation, but not harboring bitterness. If so, that is excellent.

As for your sins, remember Paul, who actually had Christians imprisoned and worse. He says he found forgiveness because he did what he did in ignorance, and so that God would place His mercy on display for all to see.

May the Lord make a way for you, into your new life in Christ.
 
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Thank you for the kind words, and reminding me of Paul. Yes, I always try to be very honest, with myself also. There are enough lies these days.
Hi,
I think it's super-commendable that you are trying to get rid of the past and better yourself. Family can be tough. It sounds like you're honest about the situation, but not harboring bitterness. If so, that is excellent.

As for your sins, remember Paul, who actually had Christians imprisoned and worse. He says he found forgiveness because he did what he did in ignorance, and so that God would place His mercy on display for all to see.

May the Lord make a way for you, into your new life in Christ.
I will say living in this caravan has made me realize the beauty in the simple things on Gods earth that money can't buy.
 
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POChrist is short for Passage of Christ, to follow Christ. I believe in God, and The Bible, my understanding of it is basic. I try to follow the word, be honest about my sins and try to turn away from them.
The simplicity of God's Word for the Believer is wonderful! No formulas to obediently follow, nothing that is incapable of being understood.

Next time you are tempted, reach for your Bible. Open it to John, Chapter 1. Read on. Next time, open it to Romans, Chapter 1. Read on. Create a notebook. Record each episode of temptation. Pray. No lengthy, complicated prayer required. He is ever-present, always listening.

Sorry for my slow response. I need a new keyboard!

Be blessed in Him!
 
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Hello everyone. I am currently living in a caravan to get away from everything as the past 5 years have been very rough for me, I am a recovering alcoholic. I have tried everything to get rid of this thing. Done a lot of things i'm not proud of. I have never intentionally hurt anyone though, just made many bad mistakes. I just don't know what to do or where to turn to anymore. I am currently on a weeks sobriety. Don't want to touch it again, my healths not great because of the damage i've done to it. Have social anxiety as I constantly feel judged.
Just wanted to introduce myself and tell you my story. I feel like my family don't help, all I have left is a sister who drinks, another who is now very selfish after being in a relationship with a drug-dealer who ended up murdering someone. As for my Mother, we have never got on as she's a drinker on weekends too, and from a young age I had to put up with a lot of emotional abuse. Hope God forgives me, but I feel lost, and unfortunately, don't think being around my family is helping me.


Hope you're all doing well on your journeys.
Hi; good to see you; God bless His Word to you.
 
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The simplicity of God's Word for the Believer is wonderful! No formulas to obediently follow, nothing that is incapable of being understood.

Next time you are tempted, reach for your Bible. Open it to John, Chapter 1. Read on. Next time, open it to Romans, Chapter 1. Read on. Create a notebook. Record each episode of temptation. Pray. No lengthy, complicated prayer required. He is ever-present, always listening.

Sorry for my slow response. I need a new keyboard!

Be blessed in Him!

Thank you again for your kind words. I read on here a lot without posting, so decided to post something for some extra strength. I will definitely follow your advice. Writing down my temptations is actually a very good idea, as after praying and calming down, reflecting on the absurdity of the triggers, may definitely help.

No need to apologize, my keyboards ill too.

If I start posting on here more regularly and any of you want to talk to me, feel free to message me. I will answer your questions with full honesty, no matter what they are.
 
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Hello everyone. I am currently living in a caravan to get away from everything as the past 5 years have been very rough for me, I am a recovering alcoholic. I have tried everything to get rid of this thing. Done a lot of things i'm not proud of. I have never intentionally hurt anyone though, just made many bad mistakes. I just don't know what to do or where to turn to anymore. I am currently on a weeks sobriety. Don't want to touch it again, my healths not great because of the damage i've done to it. Have social anxiety as I constantly feel judged.
Just wanted to introduce myself and tell you my story. I feel like my family don't help, all I have left is a sister who drinks, another who is now very selfish after being in a relationship with a drug-dealer who ended up murdering someone. As for my Mother, we have never got on as she's a drinker on weekends too, and from a young age I had to put up with a lot of emotional abuse. Hope God forgives me, but I feel lost, and unfortunately, don't think being around my family is helping me.


Hope you're all doing well on your journeys.
Welcome to CF. Praying for strength and healing on your journey.
 
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Praying for you. The great thing about God is that He has a very short memory when it comes to our mistakes, after we repent, He casts them in the sea of His forgetfulness to remember them no more. Keep pushing on and God will help you to get through this. God bless
 
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Hello POChrist, Welcome to CF :angel:

I'm sorry for your struggles dear brother.

You can ask the forum to pray for you here: Prayer Wall

You can ask for Christian Advice here: Christian Advice

You can ask to speak to one of our chaplains as well: Chaplains Office

Also discuss grief and loss here: Caregivers, Family & Grief Support

Discuss depression here: Depression Disorders and addiction and recovery here:

Addictions & Substances

Besides just taking a look around and checking out all of our awesome forums.

Glad you are here.

Here is a Prayer for Peace Within



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Praying for you. The great thing about God is that He has a very short memory when it comes to our mistakes, after we repent, He casts them in the sea of His forgetfulness to remember them no more. Keep pushing on and God will help you to get through this. God bless

Thank you so much. I appreciate all the support. I am glad he is so forgiving, as I really am trying.
 
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Hello POChrist, Welcome to CF :angel:

I'm sorry for your struggles dear brother.

You can ask the forum to pray for you here: Prayer Wall

You can ask for Christian Advice here: Christian Advice

You can ask to speak to one of our chaplains as well: Chaplains Office

Also discuss grief and loss here: Caregivers, Family & Grief Support

Discuss depression here: Depression Disorders and addiction and recovery here:

Addictions & Substances

Besides just taking a look around and checking out all of our awesome forums.

Glad you are here.


Thank you so much, those links are what I was looking for. Will be posting in the right places now! You're very kind. Also, thank you for the prayer.
 
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Hello everyone. I am currently living in a caravan to get away from everything as the past 5 years have been very rough for me, I am a recovering alcoholic......................
Hope you're all doing well on your journeys.
Welcome to CF.
Is that a vehicle? I thought about getting a custom van to travel and sleep in. I think that would be interesting........
My prayers go out to you and if you follow in the footsteps of Christ, it will work out for you. Do you have any other family or close friends to talk to?
Perhaps try to find a church if possible....God bless

1. (n.) A company of travelers, pilgrims, or merchants, organized and equipped for a long journey, or marching or traveling together, esp. through deserts and countries infested by robbers or hostile tribes, as in Asia or Africa.

2. (n.) A large, covered wagon, or a train of such wagons, for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition; an itinerant show, as of wild beasts.

3. (n.) A covered vehicle for carrying passengers or for moving furniture, etc.; -- sometimes shorted into van.

Topical Bible: Caravan

CARAVANkar'-a-van, kar-a-van' ('orach): This word is not found in the King James Version, but the Revised Version (British and American) employs it three times, namely, in Job 6:18, 19 ('orchoth), where the King James Version renders "paths" (Job 6:18) and "troops" (Job 6:19); in Isaiah 21:13 ('orechoth), where the King James Version and English Versions of the Bible give "travelling companies," and in Ezekiel 27:25 (sharoth), where the King James Version gives a totally different translation. The Hebrew text in Ezekiel is dubious, but in Isaiah and Job "caravan" is undoubtedly a correct rendering of the Hebrew (compare also Genesis 37:25).

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