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How did the information in this article touch you? Does addiction need to be addressed on your college campus or in your congregation?

No one should feel they have to face things without support or alone. My family rather supported only superitory but they were just as human as all of us. I wish could have talked to them I always felt I missed out because I couldn't talk to them my parents that is my adult children are so helpful and hope I can be there for others to say Ive made lots of mistakes God has forgiven me and always allowed me to take the next step. Praise God

Posted by: connie (Ottumwa, Ia)
Posted: 8/12/2007 7:26:15 PM
Congregation: first lutheran

Addiction. I'm not addicted to anything but I'm for ever on the look-out for eccesive behavior. I saw what obsessive- compulsive behavior can do to a person by watching my husband switching from one bad habit to the next: the first thing i notices was his sex addiction and that every bottle of alcohol I used for cooking was empty the next time I wanted to use it again. Than over eating, than drinking now the over use of tabaco: snuff and red man. He even rolled his own thinking that is better than buying them. I had to go to Families and Friends of AA to stay out of this pull. It looked so easy He was on the out side always cheerfull. But I was always serious. He would have loved for me to be an alcoholic to then he could point the finger to me. He tried all kinds of things to make me feel like I was crasy. I'm German-American and after the war the four allies certainly tought us not to be compulsive-obsessiv ever again the way Hitler and his brothers where in helping the poor Germans who where blamed for the first WWar. And felt sorry for themselves. Addiction is a form of selfpity. We tell ourselfs why not me. I can be like anybody else. On the outside happy like most addictions happens. I feel American Business has build their Richness by addiction people to their products and look what your neighbor has: arent you as good as his is?????

Posted by: hildegard b. minor (Leesburg, Ga)
Posted: 8/10/2007 7:55:54 PM
Congregation: LCOS

Dear Carol, I'm glad to hear that this article touched you. The information presented in this article is of course not meant to substitute or replace a proper diagnosis from a professional. This topic is a serious one and it needs proper diagnosis and care. There are many agencies and trained professionals who could be of great help. Blessings on your journey to healing and recovery. Beth editor, Cafe

Posted by: Beth (Chicago, IL)
Posted: 8/10/2007 10:12:28 AM

Thank you so much for this article! I cried when I read it. I have finally found a word for what I have Addiction Transfer. I go from binge eating to shopping,never thinking the two were related. Was thinking that because I don't drink or go to casino's I'm fine? Now to find some help.

Posted by: Carol
Posted: 8/10/2007 7:37:02 AM

Thank you for this article on addiction. I am in a twelve step group called CoDependent's Anonymous and Alanon. Coda covers all addictions and is open to anyone who is interested in developing healthy relationships. Alanon is for the family and friends of alcoholics. Both programs are viable. Trusted sponsors are important in the program, because they have worked the steps and can share their experience with you. I have gained a lot of insight and am growing through this program. My faith growth through the program is like that of Job. He knew of God, but now he sees God. God be with us as we recover from our compulsive addictions! Thank you for this article!

Posted by: Pastor Stephanie Lorenz
Posted: 8/10/2007 1:00:55 AM
Congregation: St. Peter's Episcopal

Thanks so much for addressing addiction. I encourage WELCA to check out www.rushcenter.org for information on Faith Partners, a faith community based ministry team that helps individuals and families with prevention, early intervention, referral assistance and recovery support related to addictions. It is awesome and would be a great resource to add to your list of resources. Thanks again!

Posted by: Sue Ann Glusenkamp (Denver, CO)
Posted: 8/9/2007 8:21:35 PM
Congregation: Bethany Lutheran

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