Beating the Odds (poem) by E T Waldron on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on November 20, 2008

Much wisdom here, but I have no tolerance of those who drink. Or eat to excess. They CHOOSE to do this, and yet THEY get disability while I and others, who are truly disabled, canNOT get it without a fight!! GRRR!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on November 20, 2008

I've found that most people who still drink don't care whether you drink or not. It is nice to no longer wake up with remorse or hangovers. It is possible to moderate one's drinking for some people, but for others total abstinence is the only answer.

Walt

Reviewed by Nicky Goodman

Reviewed on November 20, 2008

interesting perspective Eileen, reminds me of many sad things -sad when one has to leave people behind, from both sides of the story, sad - addiction makes what one is addicted to very strong, and the individual very weak, when much strength of will is needed to kick the habit,environment, the friendship too - the one not using will have more chance to do what is needed in the right way, and where moderation is not possible, detatchment/obstaining becomes essential xx

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on November 20, 2008

Sad that when someone beats addiction
they have to leave old friends behind

Sad, indeed.

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Those friends
Were never real friends a friend dos not
Turn their backs on a friend that saw the light this person
It�s going to face a hard road ahead, for a recover addict
As always best to stay away from friends who are still
Using drugs or alcohol!!
Brilliant write excellent message within
Sending you Peace Love and Light��Yolie

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

To be like I use to be is never more the road for me.
I love my life with my clear head.
It's hard for the still drinkers or drugers to understand
why we don't still use.
A very truthful write Eileen...
with love
Ron

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

you share a perspective that I had not ever considered Eileen -- I guess that those that have recovered from lifestyles that include the abuse of drugs or alcohol have a very tough road in life for a long while -- during their addiction, during their recovery and from what you share with us here, subsequent to their recovery -- I have always felt that folks that beat addictions deserve a lot of credit --this confirms that belief -- peace and love to my friend --JMW

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Your poem made me think... So often it is those who Don't know anything about the past addictions/trials in life that become the good friends, but...is that necessarily bad? They don't judge you for who you were before, for mistakes made in the past, and they love you for who you are now.

Cryssa

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

to be free from addictive behavior one must certainly detach themselves from the environment stimulating its usage ... good poem for an AA or NA meeting ...

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

well written piece--thought provoking

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Dear Eileen, you sure know how to make a guy feel guilty, I was just enjoying my first glass of wine before supper, I had cleaned out the studio most of the day and thought I'd deserve one, and what do I read, darn, anyway all fun aside, you are as always right on the button. Hugs! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Great odds were beaten with this write. If if helps someone to know they will lose their friends while drinking and staying at it, maybe they will give up and live a better life and get better health too.

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Were they you're 'friends' in the first place?
(Don't take this wrong - There is always an excepetion to everything!) I think Paul summed it up pretty good in Romans 1:32.
And God will replace those He has shown you in their lifestyle.
Doug

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

And here I thought you to be nice, instead you are out "beating the odds", hey, even odds have a right to be treated nice...;-) ed

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Much wisdom in these lines - well penned, Eileen.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Eileen,

Thanks for this excellent write, and for sharing your thoughts!!

Hugs,

Lance

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

That is so sad...what strength it takes to leave them behind and reach higher. What a fantastic write of love and understanding. I want to say AMEN too. So AMEN Eileen, job well done. Love and hugs, Bonnie

Reviewed by Stan Grimes (Reader)

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Great truth and wisdon. A lesson to be learned.

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Those so called friends who turn their back on the people who get better... those aren't real friends.
We only get this one chance. Blurring it with booze ain't the way it ought to be.
Poignant write!
Love,
Becca~

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on November 19, 2008

Amen!! Sister!! . . . I, too, am a living example of addiction conquered . . . (You red the book, so you know) . . . I went from shooting my veins full of things that would kill me and smoking like a fiend AND drinking to excess and then drinking some more . . . The intravenous battle I conquered in a service station bathroom in Mobile, Alabama . . . The smoking and drinking about ten years ago sitting right where I am sitting . . . Like you, I don't give a pass to those who keep leaning on their crutches . . . No indeed . . . Start liking yourself, my friend and you will be able to stop the damage . . . Whoa!!! . . . You got me fired up, Eileen . . .