Originally Posted by Jerry Shaw:
each has chosen a first step that wasn't the easiest path. Each chose fessing up and trying to prove themselves over the typical "It's a disease, I'm a victim" mentality. I wish both success.
Jerry
Jerry is exactly right openly admitting you have a problem no matter what the personal cost is one of the steps in any 12 step program. I think Fike is trying to make things right and wish him all the best in his struggles.