Hi,

My name is Becki and I am contacting you on behalf of our facility, Diablo Valley Drug and Alcohol Services.

Diablo Valley Drug and Alcohol Services, located in both San Ramon and Pleasant Hill, California, are two luxurious drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Our program focuses on the necessity of self-love and spiritual soundness in recovery from eating disorders and addiction.

I wanted to reach out to you today to inquire about doing a guest blog. I write blogs for the Diablo Valley Drug and Alcohol Services website and we strive to not only help those in need but inform and educate people about addiction. Here is a link to our blog page so you can check out some of my work:

http://www.diablovalleytreatment.com/blog/

I was hoping that after you take a look at our blogs that you might be able to get some inspiration or references for your upcoming blogs or that you might be interested in a guest blog from me.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to speak to you soon.

Sincerely,

Becki

TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM SCRIPTURE

Psalm 38 - 4 My guilt overwhelms me--it is a burden too heavy to bear. (GODS BIG BOOK)

STEP 5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. (AA Big Book)

When your ready to be truly free of self ! 

Guilt is a poison along with regret and fear . These three 

compadres will keep peace , love , and joy from entering your heart. Self medicating is only numbing them and they are not going anywhere . Step Five is essential and must be completed with honesty ! Their is no faking this one.We are only sick as our secrets!Guilt will steal your Life and put you in an early Grave ! 

1 John 1:9 God is faithful and reliable. If we confess our sins, he forgives them and cleanses us from everything we've done wrong.

By Joseph Dickerson / Recovery Connections 2017

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