I Was Made in God's Image and Man is He Pissed (eBook)

This book is about self-refection from my first drink at 9 years old to being diagnosed with chronic alcoholism and the miracle that saved my life.

SOBRIETY BIO Randall W. Cline is a native Floridian born and raised in Hollywood. He is currently semi-retired and sees himself as a restoration project that still needs work. Once a lost soul diagnosed with chronic alcoholism at the age of 28 years old, he managed to hit bottom, drop to his knees, raise the white flag and surrender. God heard his desperate cry for help and restored him to sanity. This relationship with God has allowed him to live a life beyond his wildest dreams. His accomplishments are a direct result of staying clean and sober for over 32 years and his reward is helping others that struggle with addiction find a new way of life. Some of his accomplishments since August 23rd 1991 are; participating father of 3 children, grandfather, loving husband, Youth Pastor Okeechobee United Methodist Church, Little League Baseball Coach, Youth Basketball Coach, Retired Navy Chief, ASIS Board Certified Physical Security Professional, Youth Pastor Key West United Methodist Church, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Degree from Saint Leo University, Retired GS-14 Federal Government employee, Substitute Teacher Okeechobee County, Committee Chair Okeechobee United Methodist Church, Background Investigator as a private contractor, Former Director of Men's Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center and currently Vice President Board Member for House of Hope Wildwood Fl., Committee Chair for Wildwood United Methodist Church and small business owner of Peace of Mind by Cline, LLC., and Author.

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At 9 years old I knew I was different, sought constant attention, and even in a room filled with people often felt alone. That would all change when alcohol and drugs entered my life at 15. Married and the father of a son at 18 years old, I never knew what was going to happen when I took that first drink. Reality was a difficult task and I had no use for it so I constantly lived in a fantasy world blaming everything, and everyone for my circumstances and shortcomings. There was no such thing as personal accountability or poor life choices, I saw myself as a victim constantly being dealt a bad hand. Through failed friendships, relationships, marriages, and even the thought of taking my own life, I couldn't stop drinking. On my knees in desperation crying, "e;Save me or take me, I cannot bear this pain any longer, and my loved ones do not deserve this, please help me, God."e; A miracle transpired and I have been blessed with over 32 years of continuous sobriety. This life is beyond my wildest dreams and it is my responsibility to pass the good news along to others that suffer from alcoholism and/or drug addiction. There is a life without alcohol and drugs for anyone who wants it. This new life will bring an indescribable freedom filled with joy, love, peace, and happiness.