Even though the experience was extremely harsh, I am not sorry for it. I believe that this is something that the Lord determined that my soul must learn, and so I did.
But I do not believe that I can or should decide what is unlawful or lawful for everyone.
The truth of the matter is that I do not wish to have power over anyone at all except for myself.
I do not wish to control, and I do not wish to be controlled. I am a less than smart man trying to find my way in a world that doesn’t make much sense to me, so I do not presume to know what is best for others.
I thought that perhaps the experiences I had with addiction would allow me to help others in similar situations, but I learned that I can’t.
I can tell them what I learned and hope that they are able to take something from my story, but I have never seen that happen. Addiction is a truly personal struggle.
Not something I want to experience personally, thanks. ;)
/johnny