Originally Posted by Mountainmanbob

This question is asked of many newcomers to sobriety.
Most will say sure but.
I don't wish to give that or that or that up.

No, I don't want to stop going to the bars.
No, I don't wish to give up my wretched drinking friends.
No, I don't wish to leave that crazy drunk man or woman.
No, I don't wish to attend AA meetings.
No, church is not for me.

Church -- interesting that we touched on that one.
Many will say that, "I tried that and it didn't work for me.
And then when questioned regarding religion,
they seem to truly not understand the Gospel.

Yes, many times the drunk while in pain will call out for help
only to say in the end -- not that particular kind of help.

Self deception seems to be one of our worst enemies ???

M-Bob