Denise,Stephen, and Marianna, I am wondering how many people passed through this anger, denial, alcohol and drug abuse phases in their lives. I did. Steve and Denise's posts really brought back memories for me. Denise's reference to the "glacial ice covering her feelings" really brought up some stuff for me. I still have a real problem with anger. I have a student here, some will write more later. Bobby >Mariana: It's late, but I just wanted to take a quick minute before heading >to bed to tell you how very similar our lives seem to have been. Although >your cp is more inclusive than mine, I followed the same pattern. Right on >through the drug and alcholo abuse. I think more of us have fallen into >these same traps than we think. It has nothing to do with "knowing better." >Intellegiance does not protect you from basic human emotional fraility. I'll >try to post more later, but the Sand Man is calling.- Take Care- Denise PS: >I would also like to note that the post Asdis made had some VERY good points. > I didn't even mention my "fued" with God. I think this too is a common >expereince. - Well- Again- Goodnight.