Ignoring it won't make it go away. We must deal with it. The first critical step is admitting our problem. A. A hundred reasons, a thousand resolutions. Most people are very successful at covering up their problems.
Alcoholics fill their lives with excuses and promises.
I can stop any time I want. Others are far worse than me. B. We must realize our schemes for reform are hopeless. We may not understand our addiction, but we remain responsible- responsible to recognize our helplessness. There is a heavy emphasis on the Law.