tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post1341557880062734941..comments2023-03-26T01:20:02.709-06:00Comments on See Kori Rant: Carrying the MessageKorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523892197119604721noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-43579561640312431102008-10-10T08:25:00.000-06:002008-10-10T08:25:00.000-06:00That is so awesome that you'll be going to the JDC...That is so awesome that you'll be going to the JDC to share with those kids, and I think you have the perfect attitude about it. You're offering people something that you really didn't have for yourself. Very cool. I love you.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-18052431686654182872008-10-10T07:11:00.000-06:002008-10-10T07:11:00.000-06:00Kori...what a great post...thanks for making me cr...Kori...what a great post...thanks for making me cry so early in the morning!!! I just think it's great that you are ready to share your insights!Ronda's Rantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847830394540205074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-33216222376976669192008-10-10T06:55:00.000-06:002008-10-10T06:55:00.000-06:00Last weekend Audrey and I attended the memorial se...Last weekend Audrey and I attended the memorial service of a somewhat distant family member, who we didn't know all that well. He took his own life because of a disease as well, a disease he had inherited from his mother whom he had watched change and die, and so instead of putting his own wife and child through that he jumped off a bridge.<BR/><BR/>I went because it was important to people who Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-32017535027344214202008-10-09T20:45:00.000-06:002008-10-09T20:45:00.000-06:00I am so proud of you and what you are hoping to do...I am so proud of you and what you are hoping to do. You are planting those seeds of hope.Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-86044429789595145792008-10-09T16:04:00.000-06:002008-10-09T16:04:00.000-06:00You are a strong example of what can become of you...You are a strong example of what can become of your life if you are strong enough to admit that we're powerless over our addiction.<BR/><BR/>That's awesome that you are going to be able to bring the message to the detention center.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-44178879764724563762008-10-09T14:43:00.000-06:002008-10-09T14:43:00.000-06:00Wow, that's wonderful that you are going to take i...Wow, that's wonderful that you are going to take it to the juveniles. Mark was definitely an alcoholic by 18, so it's not unheard of. Thankyou so much for reaching out to the next generation.FreedomFirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758904672151505999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-21042888801334962342008-10-09T13:41:00.000-06:002008-10-09T13:41:00.000-06:00Bless you for carrying the message. It's not easy...Bless you for carrying the message. It's not easy . . .Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-1576527026844906352008-10-09T12:27:00.000-06:002008-10-09T12:27:00.000-06:00Kori! Where have I been . I just had to read three...Kori! Where have I been . I just had to read three posts to get caught up, naughty me!<BR/><BR/>This post is so powerful!<BR/>This reminds me so much of my grandparents and other closer family members. <BR/>Addictions. They really destroy family, relationships and lives.<BR/>Thank you for being so frank and open.<BR/>xAnna-b-bonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470379679830893275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-50656817196483425822008-10-09T11:38:00.000-06:002008-10-09T11:38:00.000-06:00I think you are totally amazing to plant that seed...I think you are totally amazing to plant that seed. Its such a precious gift to share your story. Thanks again.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Sorry my post today was such a downer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-67194227182245429482008-10-09T10:12:00.000-06:002008-10-09T10:12:00.000-06:00I know it is impossible for someone that hasn't li...I know it is impossible for someone that hasn't lived it to understand--I appreciate the insight, as I have seen people close me have deal w/ it and it really is hard to comprehend what they must feel.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169651319563063662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-69026929064382108942008-10-09T10:08:00.000-06:002008-10-09T10:08:00.000-06:00You're right that I don't understand the true dept...You're right that I don't understand the true depths of alcoholism but I think I do understand to a small degree the feelings that go hand in hand with addictions. My smoking addiction controls me. I know it's bad for me. I know I'm causing harm to my body. I hate being a smoker. And yet I can seem to get by without it. I understand the feelings of helplessness. I've said for years that I Mama Smurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156035813578322910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361008353008151764.post-21552017002653247402008-10-09T09:34:00.000-06:002008-10-09T09:34:00.000-06:00Powerful post, Kori. It is hard for the non alcoh...Powerful post, Kori. It is hard for the non alcoholic to understand the prison that is this condition. I'm glad you made it out :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com