I attended a conference on the weekend for young people affected by abusive drinking (NOT THEIR OWN DRINKING)-kids from 11-20 years old-usually growing up with problem drinkers for parents.
These young people spoke with HOPE and were there to tell there stories. My message here is that many teens will never be exposed and saved from destruction (suicide) unless we who have survived can get to them and tell them our stories of survival. This is what the 12 steps can do and it is often the last chance for these kids. They have been through all kinds of therapy and in many cases had given up. WHO, UNLESS HE/SHE HAD BEEN THERE AND SURVIVED COULD SAY ANYTHING, AT THIS POINT, TO PROVIDE HOPE. This is what 12 step recovery is all about. If anyone anywhere knows of young people in this situation, please don't walk away-you may be the last hope!! DO IT NOW is my step 10 theme for this 10th Month of 2009. DO IT NOW and help Share The Burden that many of our youth will miss if they do not find the Spiritual Hope that the 12 steps can provide. If you have friends family, anyone you know who is involved with any kind of recovery, please get this message to them. THE 12 steps can help these kids and we can direct them on the path...
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