When I was in a relationship where addiction ruled, many unkind words were spoken. However, in my typical out-of-control behavior, I was the one dishing out the cutting words. I didn’t take time to – – –

T-H-I-N-K

I didn’t want to know the Truth.

I didn’t know how to be Honest with myself.

After all, what’s Inspiring about a life that is totally unmanageable?

I convinced myself 12-Step meetings were not Necessary.

Forget kind! Who could be Kind when their lives were falling apart?

The intelligent person restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head[a]is a man of understanding (Proverbs 17:27 HCSB).