What's the Difference? (from David)

David sent me this blog post. It is dated October 17, 2009.

David writes:

I've been working on some type of recovery for the last 24 years. I first got introduced to the 12 steps when I entered treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in 1985. I've been clean and sober from both since then. I've worked the steps for food addiction and was even exposed to sex addiction recovery around 20 years ago. So I have a mixed record when it comes to recovery.

So what is different this time? There are two things that come to mind. First, I have finally been completely honest about my past, my behavior, and my addiction. Before all this I would hold back, especially as it relates to my sex addiction and past sexual behavior. Rigorous honesty is critical for making progress in recovery.

Second, and most importantly I believe, is that I have established a personal relationship with my higher power, in my case Christ. I have turned over my will and my life to him. Something I only did half heartedly before. So basically, I have actually worked the first three steps. Funny how that works. Follow the instructions and things come together.

God bless,
David