PinnedPhillip BlackerbyThe Alcoholism PuzzleTruth and lies about alcoholism·4 min read·Oct 28, 2020----
Phillip BlackerbyAlcohol itself is a depressant drug. No wonder alcoholism and depression are co-morbidities!1 min read·Jul 2, 2021----
Phillip Blackerby"Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity fom drinking as intensive…1 min read·Jul 2, 2021----
Phillip BlackerbyIn your essay, The Prison of Alcohol, you said:"The problem I found with AA is that it’s contradictory to all of these things. It tries to tell me that all of those things I love about…1 min read·May 9, 2021--1--1
Phillip BlackerbyMany of those who say, "You don't drink that much," may be comparing what they know of your…For a real alcoholic moderation does not work because of the physical phenomenon of craving. Once a real alcoholic takes a drink, a cascade…2 min read·May 6, 2021----
Phillip BlackerbyRegarding sobriety clichés:"If a camel can go 24 hours without a drink, so can I." At one time, a camel profile was a common AA symbol. Maybe it went away because of…1 min read·Apr 26, 2021----
Phillip BlackerbyIn an ideal world, people would be free to confess - or not - their secrets, including actual…A.A. has another saying, which may be more appropriate here: "We don't shoot our wounded." Welcome a relapser back with open arms, love…1 min read·Apr 26, 2021--1--1
Phillip BlackerbyI certainly agree that newly-sober people should avoid the "triggers" which can lead to a relapse.But it's also important to recognize the difference between "sober" and "recovery." People who do not drink are, by definition, "sober."…2 min read·Mar 20, 2021----