The Salvation Of Sobriety
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The Salvation of Sobriety
Summary:
Alcoholism's impact on a family's history is central to my novel, Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace. The Pierson family has battled this affliction for generations, with Kay and Paul confronting their own dependencies. This subplot not only reveals character flaws but highlights the widespread issue of addiction.
Keywords:
alcoholism, dependency, addiction, writing, novels, advice, society, AA
Article Body:
Alcoholism's impact on a family's history is central to my novel, Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace. The Pierson family has battled this affliction for generations, with siblings Kay and Paul confronting their dependencies. This subplot not only reveals character flaws but highlights the widespread issue of addiction, while also offering hope for reclaiming life through sobriety.
When Kay realizes that Paul's drinking signifies dependency, it’s not the first time such concerns have emerged. After his first wife’s death, Paul turned to alcohol for solace. The family, believing he found redemption in his new partner Pamela, ignored their worries. Like many, they rationalized that the problem was temporary. As Kay and her mother confront this reality, Kay reflects on the devastating history of alcoholism in their family.
For Kay and her siblings, the journey began with underage drinking, a widespread issue. An estimated 10.8 million youths in the U.S. engage in alcohol consumption. The 2007 Surgeon General’s report, "Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking," underscores the dangers. According to this report, 40% of adults who started drinking before age 15 face dependency issues later in life, making Kay and Paul's struggles all too common.
Paul relapses after three months of sobriety despite attending Alcoholics Anonymous. This scenario is typical. A study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) in 1989 revealed that nearly 90% of recovering addicts relapse within the first four years. Triggers for Paul’s relapse, including a confrontation with Kay, are common. Social pressures and interpersonal challenges are other significant triggers.
This incident prompts Kay and her family to confront Paul, realizing A.A. alone may not suffice. Kay shares her journey, explaining how her husband, Tim, gave her a choice: alcohol or their marriage. Choosing sobriety allowed her to rediscover herself and reclaim her life. She urges Paul to embrace sobriety as a path to personal salvation.
Kay acknowledges their fortune in not having caused irreversible harm. Many addicts are not as lucky. She reminds Paul that the worst outcome of sobriety?"never drinking again?"is a blessing. Recovering addicts understand that life is filled with temptations and good intentions gone awry. They also know the profound salvation that sobriety offers?"transforming a broken life into something meaningful.
Kay reassures Paul that he must embrace sobriety to discover its true potential.
Resources for Help:
- Alcoholics Anonymous: The longest-serving organization dedicated to aiding alcoholics (and other addicts) in maintaining sobriety.
- Drug and Alcohol Resource Center: Provides nationwide information on alcohol and drug addiction rehab.
- Hazelden: Offers addiction treatment, education, research, and recovery support services.
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Over 25 years of activism, victim services, education, and promoting safe roadways.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: A government site offering extensive research and resources on alcoholism.
- Surgeon General’s Report on Underage Drinking: Addresses the crisis of underage drinking.
If you or your family face addiction challenges, these resources can provide support and guidance.
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