by Free Indeed on Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:23 am
I've read 10 keys twice in the last couple days and am very grateful for having stumbled across it. I've been trying to quit for years and found your book after my last slip. I've done a lot of reading and some counseling, so I'm not new to this, but 10 keys was a fresh look at things for me. I started into the book and just couldn't believe how familiar Wes's story was to my own. I particularly found the information on struggling with our internal dialog (the beast) useful. The book is well written and entertaining as well as helpful. I've read some addiction books that did more to put me to sleep than help me to wake up!
The only section I struggled with was the always tricky subject of God or a "higher power." While I know some people are able to quit without God's help, I think God is a must to get out of addiction. If I could have quit myself, I'd have done it already. Likewise, I think that Wes is spot on about needing help from others. Our natural inclination is to do whatever is necessary to hide our secret from everyone, when in reality keeping it in the dark is what keeps us hooked.
Thanks for being honest and giving us a great book Wes. The forum also looks like an excellent resource and I just signed up today. Keep fighting...
He who the son sets free is free indeed.
Love's not unconditional unless conditions call upon it