Desperation Defined
 

I was doing some serious reflection tonight and decided to read the definition of "desperate." We all know what it means but sometimes I think it is powerful to actually read the dictionary definition. I did not stop drinking until I was truly desperate. Here is the definition, food for thought.

des·per·ate

adjective

1. reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
2. having an urgent need, desire, etc.: desperate for attention; desperate to find a job.
3. leaving little or no hope; very serious or dangerous: a desperate illness.
4. extremely bad; intolerable or shocking: clothes in desperate taste.
5. extreme or excessive.
6. making a final, ultimate effort; giving all: a desperate attempt to save a life.
7. actuated by a feeling of hopelessness.

The one about clothing made me laugh! However, the definition (intolerable, shocking) fits alcoholism perfectly.

Thank you Melinda

Very insightful. Thank you

What triggered my Spiritual Awakening was a "final ultimate effort".

I gave up my fight. I surrendered my will. I ceased fighting alcohol.

For me, that was my new GOD (Gift Of Desperation).

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Thank you, Melinda. I can so relate - I was so desperate for another way to life.

I had painted myself into such a tight corner there was no other choice but to walk across the wet paint and get the heck out of the room