tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post340392989412028179..comments2023-10-26T02:28:09.011-07:00Comments on Journeys with Jood: Blogging Against TheocracyDivaJoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02534571327558009753noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-91047673467413057792007-06-28T04:27:00.000-07:002007-06-28T04:27:00.000-07:00SAVED BY GRACEI originally got to AA in 1974 and d...SAVED BY GRACE<BR/>I originally got to AA in 1974 and drank after nearly 11years...AA doesn’t keep one sober. I actually attempted suicide before I drank, and after my suicide attempt was unsuccessful, I drank to kill the pain.When I eventually recovered from my suicide attempt and "bust" I went back to AA, because it was familiar. I imagine AA to be quite controlling, which was very much like my history. <> In 1994 I started seeing a therapist and he helped me process my feelings. He is a recovered alcoholic and had processed his own history. Anyway, I did years of group therapy and EMDR. [Body Memory Therapy].All I knew from my childhood was terror, pain, shame, and guilt and I was able to feel these feelings and get support by other people in my group. About 3 years ago, I dropped into a "black hole" and had to be hospitalized.... I had 4 months of absolute terror; I thought I was in hell. One day I asked Jesus Christ {not a bedpan} to have mercy on me and forgive me my sins. Slowly all my fear and guilt has dissipated and today, I am just, Micky [A child of God]. What I had learned – my process in Hospital - that is what it was like for me as a child [METAMORPHOSIS]. I am not an ALCOHOLIC - I am a SINNER. AA [Satan] nearly got my soul but Jesus Christ the Son of GOD delivered me. I am blessed - because, I had to lose control to gain control [JESUS CHRIST] which has nothing to do with handing my will over to a higher power. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life John 3: 16].<BR/>Peace Be With You<BR/>MickyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-18691508950284038812007-04-10T10:59:00.000-07:002007-04-10T10:59:00.000-07:00Diva,So beautifully said. Thank you for sharing t...Diva,<BR/>So beautifully said. Thank you for sharing this story. It is such a good analogy of life without theocracy.Pursey Tuttweilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850369845704358928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-8629235444474905662007-04-10T07:29:00.000-07:002007-04-10T07:29:00.000-07:00Tree, thanks. PeaceChick, the summation of the To...Tree, thanks. <BR/><BR/>PeaceChick, the summation of the Torah is my favorite. That Hillel was a smart guy. Plus, we get to eat a sandwich named after him on Passover.<BR/><BR/>Sumo, thanks. I like a good twist.<BR/><BR/>Dusty, thanks for visiting.<BR/><BR/>Lew, it isn't almost twenty yet. It's only almost 19, and I heard about a guy with 33 years who went out last week. Made my skin crawl. And I'm addicted to chocolate, and the internet.<BR/><BR/>Intrepid, good to see you. Go kiss Kaia.<BR/><BR/>Estrogen, thanks for visiting!<BR/><BR/>Traveling Man, the only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking - that's all. So if that's the requirement to be a Mason... Really, AA is a case of the lunatics running the asylum more often than not.DivaJoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534571327558009753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-43046823871021697662007-04-10T05:51:00.000-07:002007-04-10T05:51:00.000-07:00Powerful words, Ms. Diva. Thank you.Powerful words, Ms. Diva. Thank you.Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267341272145443931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-16597977043866936922007-04-09T10:03:00.000-07:002007-04-09T10:03:00.000-07:00I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to read this yeste...I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to read this yesterday. I salute you and honor you for this open and honest post. Loved the summation of the Torah.Peacechick Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808832340636218022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-76795480765027482492007-04-09T00:33:00.000-07:002007-04-09T00:33:00.000-07:00Good post Diva...a different twist on the subject ...Good post Diva...a different twist on the subject yet completely in line with the purpose of it.sumohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668836906276970398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-16129866505448859552007-04-08T20:46:00.000-07:002007-04-08T20:46:00.000-07:00Wonderful analogy. Thank you for sharing it. It gi...Wonderful analogy. Thank you for sharing it. It gives one lots to think on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698117410778232102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-46517403436674707322007-04-08T19:28:00.000-07:002007-04-08T19:28:00.000-07:00Congratulations! Almost ytwenty years is a long ti...Congratulations! Almost ytwenty years is a long time, you have earned the right to be proud. I gave up drinking and drugs following my divorce, now I'm addicted to the internet.Lew Scannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788033661013005904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-21045757515646014712007-04-08T18:35:00.000-07:002007-04-08T18:35:00.000-07:00Great post. I have more to say, but a screaming ba...Great post. I have more to say, but a screaming baby and life beckon.Intrepidflamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185093331334990403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-54634788658164930942007-04-08T12:08:00.000-07:002007-04-08T12:08:00.000-07:00Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your fr...Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your frame of reference) I've never had personal experience with AA. Your post has enlightened me -- Thank you! Your insights were personal and profound.Essential Estrogenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017364139649234961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-32862251893088702972007-04-08T11:05:00.000-07:002007-04-08T11:05:00.000-07:00A very powerful entry.I salute your courage and in...A very powerful entry.<BR/><BR/>I salute your courage and insight.<BR/><BR/>I have always maintained that religion is someone else's experience of the Divine; mysticism is your own persnal experience of the Divine.<BR/><BR/>AA sounds as if it has the same requirements as Freemasonry. You must have a belief in a Supreme Being, what that belief is, is up to you. Discussion of sectarian religion and partisan politics is prohibited in Lodge.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your post, (and mentioning yours truly(grin)).<BR/><BR/>Be Well,<BR/><BR/>TMTraveling Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13965508897438794269noreply@blogger.com