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yes. alcohol. i'm going through basically recovery right now, since i just started out this process. i have been drinking since i was 18. and now i'm on my way to recovery as the class puts it. i also smoke cigarettes. one thing at a time.
"In our despair, God is at His strongest."
"In our despair, God is at His strongest."
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Thank you *both* for being open.
I didn't think I would get very many responses, but it is good to know that there are fellow believers that do/have suffered from addictions.
I didn't think I would get very many responses, but it is good to know that there are fellow believers that do/have suffered from addictions.
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I've been addicted to a few things. The worst of which was lying. I still struggle with it at times, but God is helping me to overcome. 
In Christ,
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In Christ,
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Romance. I am "addicted" to cuddling, being held/holding, candlelight, stolen kisses, tickling and ...... more.
When I see happy couples, I get stressed out. I'm divorced and I haven't been with a serious Christian girl/woman in a LONG time . I've settled for second best just to live out my passion to express Romance.
When I see happy couples, I get stressed out. I'm divorced and I haven't been with a serious Christian girl/woman in a LONG time . I've settled for second best just to live out my passion to express Romance.
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i, unfortunately, have an addictive personality. i have had problems with both cocaine and alcohol abuse. i was also bulemic for awhile, which i think is an addictive tendency. however. while i have been through some tough addictions and struggles, i think that God has intended that i now use these experiences in a positive way. i can't change my past, but i can find the wise and gracefull things from even the most evil. by experiencing these things i have a large sense of empathy, of caring, of unconditional love, of grace, of forgiveness, of looking at yourself objectively and actively taking a stance to change things, of finding courage at your weakest moment, of learning to understand the true nature of your self within the murk of the world and it's pressures, of what it means to be completely dependant upon God, drawing pure strength from God, and wisdom. i guess i thank God for loving me even despite the fact that i've alienated myself from Him @ times and i thank him for giving me eyes that sees that i can take these horrible times in my life and turn them into blessings.
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I too have an addictive personality....
My addiction to working in the garage, being "alone", and being right cost me my bride.
I too struggle with porn, as many men do. I have to be very careful with alcohol as well.
Right now one of my biggest addictions is Christian Forums.com...
Addictions are hard - they take your life away. It takes a lot of effort/grace/prayer to overcome.
My addiction to working in the garage, being "alone", and being right cost me my bride.
I too struggle with porn, as many men do. I have to be very careful with alcohol as well.
Right now one of my biggest addictions is Christian Forums.com...
Addictions are hard - they take your life away. It takes a lot of effort/grace/prayer to overcome.
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