Alcoholism Quote by Carl-John X Veraja
““My loss of faith in God had, after all, neatly coincided with the beginning of my drug use when I was 15. Perhaps this could be the means by which I restored myself in the sight of God and the world. Besides which, I had often heard how the only other people who recovered from alcoholism were those who recovered through the churches. AA didn't seem to be all there. I had to take it deeper, disregarding the intellect entirely.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Narrative on Recovery, 2018
The author lost faith but linked drug use to a spiritual quest, seeking deeper healing beyond intellectual reasoning, suggesting faith and community can aid recovery.
In simple terms: Faith and community can help recovery beyond intellect.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper, holistic healing.
Themes
faith
recovery
spirituality
addiction
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- rehab programs
- support groups
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
addiction treatment
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does community play in healing?
- How can secular support complement spiritual paths?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on faith may not work for everyone.
![“When I got untethered from the comfort of religion, it wasn't a loss of faith for me, it was a discovery of self. I had faith that I'm capable enough to handle any situation. There's peace in understanding that I have only one life, here and now, and [that] I'm responsible.” quote by Brad Pitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/042/brad-pitt-1608_atheist_when-i-got-untethered-from-the-comfort-o_1442094.jpg)
