Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Monday Thoughts 10/4/2021

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“You are not your feelings. You just experience them. Anger, sadness, hate, depression, fear. This is the rain you walk in. But you don’t become the rain. You know the rain will pass. You walk on. And you remember the soft glow of the sun that will come again.” ~~Matt Haig

“I gave myself permission to feel and experience all of my emotions. In order to do that, I had to stop being afraid to feel. In order to do that, I taught myself to believe that no matter what I felt or what happened when I felt it, I would be okay.” ~~Iyanla Vanzant

“Feelings or emotions are the universal language and are to be honored. They are the authentic expression of who you are at your deepest place.” ~~Judith Wright


#2 Negative thoughts destroy only myself.

My first conscious sober act is to reduce negativity in my life.


A rollercoaster of thoughts and emotions has washed through me the last few weeks; we said goodbye to our cuddly, chocolate chihuahua, Tigger. Yet it is because of sobriety and recovery, and practicing the WFS Statements that I am able to accept, understand and process what I am feeling, no matter how uncomfortable or scary the emotion.

Before my New Life, grief frightened me. Somehow, I thought if grief got close to me it would swallow me up. I worked hard at keeping it at bay or not feeling it, whether it be shoving it down deep inside or trying to smother it with alcohol. Of course, grief worked its way to the surface no matter how much I drank or tried to hide it. The WFS New Life Program and especially Statement #2 create a portal for processing difficult thoughts and emotions.

My relationship with Tigger felt different because I respond differently. Living in sobriety when he arrived in our home felt special. This dog would know the real me. I felt grateful and cherished this four legger with new perspective, so when he was diagnosed with cancer late last year, we made the best of it. Saying goodbye is never easy but living the Statements has helped me walk into these difficult emotions and begin to move through them. Giving myself permission to experience the depth of my emotions by sharing feelings, journaling and listening to guided grief meditation is a form of self-care and an empowering way to reduce negativity. The emotional pain may still be present, but today I stand in sobriety and strength.

Hugzzz

Karen


Hi 4C Women,

Trust = ourselves, our intuition, our feelings that signal when we need healing, support and self-care. I have learned a lot about myself through Statement #2. I realized that my thoughts were constantly negative which projected into my conversations and self-talk. I really wasn’t aware of it until I started practicing this Statement. It took a lot of pausing before spewing my negativity. I eventually created a balance because I didn’t want to deny my feelings of frustration, anger, disappointment, etc. That denial is how I justified my drinking rather than learning how to express myself in a calm, clear manner. If I experienced typical feelings of being unheard/ignored, rather than become completely negative or drinking the thoughts away, I worked on a plan for change. My words became my empowerment. I had a choice to express myself confidently, not in anger, but in my truth. It took a while to feel comfortable doing that and every now and then, it can still be quite challenging.

The important lesson is that I am willing to continue learning and practicing. Negative thoughts, especially about who I am as a person, can cause such pain and I knew I had to stop believing old messages that no longer served me. The moment my self-talk becomes self-demeaning, I stop and ask myself, is this who I am right now, this moment, or is it a false description from someone else in my long ago past? It’s a lot to overcome yet I rather work on that then be stuck with unproductive messages that stop my positive, self-affirming progress in its path. Nancy Cross once sent a message that said, “Don’t make your thoughts your prison.” Wow! I had the keys to unlock the prison I was holding onto with my negative thoughts. I still use that phrase when I catch myself in that once in a while moment.

In the end, it’s about setting boundaries with your thoughts and your relationships. Whether it’s yourself repeating negative definitions of who you are (false definitions) or relationships that keep you stuck in negative thinking by putting you down, keeping the past in the present, remember you have the keys to unlock those thoughts, the tools and courage to make the necessary boundary changes.

Something to think about. Changing your life starts with changing your mind. Who you think you are is who you will become. True transformation begins when you understand that you alone are in charge of your reactions-even in the most difficult circumstances (Author Judy Lief)

1. Your own thoughts can trap and undermine your potential for growth. What unhealthy thought patterns would you like to examine and unravel?

2. When you focus your thoughts, they have more power. What one thought would you like to hold in your mind this month?

Bonded in courage, truth, growth, boundary setting and the keys to unlock it all, Dee



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Sunday, October 3, 2021

John Luppo - Financial Wizard - Drowning in Addiction - Recovered

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John Luppo is a Modern Day Miracle. He is a man who has endured much trauma, tragedy, and loss. His life is seriously what Hollywood Movies are made of. Raised on the streets of New York City in the borough of the Bronx in an Italian Catholic family he went on to become a very successful Wall Street executive.

This led him to live a very fast life and all the trials that came with it. Alcohol, drugs, gambling and womanizing became the oxygen he breathed while becoming more and more successful, until his brother’s tragic death by overdose sent his life spiraling out of control and into rehab.

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Saturday, October 2, 2021

September 2021 Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2021
BEFORE
AFTER
DONALDSON PROJECT COMPLETED
  We are very proud of our LCC and the Handy Man project for transforming this home. It was a good construction boot camp for the students. During their hours on the project they are challenged in many different ways; spiritually, mentally and physically. This is a great program to help students grow in their home making skills but also allows them to practice work ethic and teamwork skills. Being a team player will help them outside the program in their community and at any job site or work environment. It is important to carry this character trait because it will make them stand out and be the light in any place. It is amazing to be able to work with people that are completely different than you and still be a successful team. 
ALEX & YULIYA
We would like to congratulate one of our LCC alumni and staff member on his engagement! Our hearts rejoice when we witness God blessing his children. May God bless the new couple as they prepare for their big day! 
The LCC program loves to see our graduates using the skills they have learned in their lives, especially when its for the glory of God. This alumni is now a missionary in Mexico and has been very grateful for all that the LCC program has taught her. 

"God has completely opened my heart to be here in Mexico. The center program has helped me a lot, especially being in the kitchen. It really prepared me and I can use many tips and ideas that I have learned in the center as I prepare meals with whatever produce we have here. The center also teaches you to have ministries and as a missionary I am equipped and have experience on how to serve. The center also helped me spiritually, it taught me to take fasts and have a prayer life. It taught me to bring everything before God and have a relationship with Him. I run to Him with all my problems and questions. I can apply a lot of those lessons and experiences here and be a team player. I can truly say that the center prepares, restores, cleanses, heals and equips you, and then sends you off. It is a humbling and hard experience at first but in the end you grow so much. The center was a true blessing." - LCC Alumni Lena

Please help us by supporting the GWP Mexico project. There is a newly opened orphanage and a lot of home accessories and furniture are still needed. Link posted below. Thank you in advance.
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WELCOME ABOARD

We would love to welcome our new house leader. Vlad has finished the program successfully and has dedicated his life to Jesus. Vlad has a serving heart and has volunteered his time to counsel and help others who are battling addiction. We pray that God gives him wisdom, patience and love. We are glad to have him in our mission to help restore peoples lives through the love and grace of God! 
TESTIMONY 

"I want to share how God has been merciful in my life. When I was still in addiction my family was always praying for God to change my life. God was knocking at my heart. I have been involved in eight serious car accidents. People usually get really injured or die from these kinds of accidents. By Gods mercy and love I didn't get any broken bones or any injuries from them. I want to give all the praise and thanksgiving to my Lord for protecting me all those years." - LCC Student
 
A transformational journey through drug and alcohol addiction.
ABOUT US
Life Change Center (LCC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing a cost-free, residential, nine-18 month program that welcomes adults 18 years-of-age and older. LCC shows our students’ God’s love while providing 24/7 support through their detox and withdrawal periods. Here they are provided with mentorship and guidance to help learn life skills; and, crisis management to transform them into productive men and women of our community. The LCC success rate, within our first two years of serving this community (2016-2018), has shown 81% of our students succeed and graduate from the program.
OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS
  • Life Change Program
  • Handy Man 
  • Multicultural Cuisine
  • Basics In Life
  • Creation of Recreational
  • Community Service
If you would like to become part of our programs in any way please contact us at 210-760-2008.

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  • Sponsor a student for a month
  • Donate supplies or toiletries
  • Donate a vehicle
  • Sponsor student's trip to the Yearly Conference where a student can learn the history of Life Change Centers, meet the Leadership and renew his/her choice of an addiction-free life
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