Self esteem is something I believe that we would all like to
have but when you have some powerful addiction one of the first things
you lose is your self esteem.
None of us like to think we are addicted to something and are
adamant that we are in complete control, only doing what we do because
we so enjoy it and that giving it up would be so easy � it�s just that
we don�t want to give it up isn�t it?!!!
There are many different type of addictions such as alcohol,
drugs, overeating, sex, perfectionism � the list could go on and on and
we all think that one addiction is worse than another � well that is not
really the case � each addiction affects the self esteem and well being
of the affected person and probably their loved ones and family as
well.
Once the person faces up to the fact that they do have a
problem, and that is most certainly the first stage, then they might
seek some form of professional help � now I am not knocking these
professionals because I truly believe that they do a great job but
unless you reach the inner being of the person I truly believe that it
is only a matter of time before that person who was supposedly cured
starts all over again with their addiction � that is why you see people
who�ve been stopped smoking for many years and those who have not
touched a drop of alcohol suddenly start again.
How do I know this? � well I reckon I�m pretty much an expert in
the field of addiction to alcohol and cigarettes � they were such an
important party of my life for so many years and when I finally admitted
I had a huge problem I took all the help I could find, some of it I
even paid for. I did well for almost one year but boy was it hard and I
soon started again this time with such a vengeance that it caused my
business and marriage breakdown and I found myself living in a mobile
home on my own with drink being my only companion.
What happened to me on that day in December 2002 was nothing
short of a modern day miracle � overnight, and I mean overnight I
stopped both drinking and smoking, have never touched either of these
but more importantly NEVER EVER have had the desire for these in the
slightest. A few months later I was reunited with my wife and children
and couldn�t be happier with my life if I was to win the lottery � I
wouldn�t swap this inner peace and complete happiness that I have for
anything in this world.
I just had to write about what happened on that day which is
what I have done in the hope that the same release from powerful
addictions can become a reality for others who are living their lives
addicted to something in the same way I was � the difference it makes is
incredible and I just hope and pray that you can all find the release
and subsequent inner peace and contentment that I�ve now got, I really
do.
A recent testimonial, exerts of which are included below, show
just why I want this book to reach and touch people who are looking for
what I�ve found.
I LAVISHED your book. My life was in shambles; my wife had
divorced me and tonight I was in such a state of despair that I had rung
my Mother to tell her that suicide was my only option - after reading
your book I have a peace about me that I have not had since I was 19 and
I'm 56 now. Thank you thank you for allowing God to speak through you
to me - I now feel a complete relief from all the pain and misery I have
known for the past 37 years and I thank you for saving my life -
actually GOD SAVED MY LIFE but you threw me the life preserver - may God
continue to bless you, your family and your ministry.