Experiencers of near-death states invariably are changed by what happened to them, some more than others. Dan's case, although briefly stated, is unusually powerful in the difference it made in his addiction to drugs - nullified the addiction completely. I have run across the same response repeatedly, and with other addictions as well. Near-death states can indeed be life changing. He wants to write a book about his experience but doesn't know how. Most do. It's not so much selling a lot of books and becoming famous that drives these people. Rather, it is the desire to reach out and help others. If writing a book and having it published does that, fine. If such a project never occurs, there is no disappointment as they are guided to find other ways to serve others and make a difference for the better in the world.
--Thank
you, PMH
This is my story. I was almost homeless and penniless and was stealing drugs
to support my habit. It was a far cry from my youth. I grew up in a wealthy
family, my father a attorney, my Grandfather a Famous Major General in
the Army, I was destined to be something special.
By my mid-twenties I was already a College Director. An addiction to prescription
and street drugs took me away from God and I lost everything. I went to Drug
Treatment Centers at least nine times but never could get clean. I was charged
with over 15 felony drug charges, as well as, several DUI charges. I had given
up on attempts to get clean and sober, I had pretty much given up on life.
I was arrested over two years ago again and was told by substance abuse Doctors
and Counselors that I would probably die from the rebound effect (withdrawals)
from the 15 years of daily pill abuse, so I prepared to die in jail. On the
seventh day in jail, during a seizure, my heart stopped, they found me
in my cell, revived
me and sent me to the Hospital.
While my heart had stopped, my soul, spirit, or consciousness, did not die.
It was amazing! I dealt with many issues during a review of my life and
also dealt
with my addiction, among other things. It is hard to describe what actually
happened but, I have not desired a drug since.
My life has purpose since this spiritual experience. I live a life of surrender
to God. My wife and I manage a Retirement Residence and I comfort the suffering
and dying. I have spoken twice to groups and have been asked to speak at a
prison.
My wife thought this would be a good story, that I might give hope to others.
I think it is too. I do not wish to draw much attention to myself, but if it
will help people, it is my duty. I have no idea how to write a book and need
help. I really can't offer much money only revenues from the book if it sells.
Any profits from it are secondary to its purpose of bringing hope.
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