Jan 2, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions
Question Gramps, My heart aches as my husband recently asked for a divorce after many years of marriage and 4 kids later. I have stuck by this man as he has struggled with porn addiction and has acted out a few times. This past 6 months he has turned into a workaholic...
Nov 28, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons
Dear Gramps, I have a lovely daughter who loves the Lord and does her best to bless the lives of others. Recently she met an RM who was addicted to pornography for many years. He is clean for the first time in his adult life and wants to pursue a relationship with...
Feb 3, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I recently read an answer in which you stated that one should not consume something, even if it is healthy, if they cannot get through the day without it. I understand that there are limits, as anyone knows that even if you don’t NEED...
Aug 19, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Family, Happiness, Life's Lessons
Dear Gramps, I have a daughter who have a serious drug addiction to meth. My question is, has she lost her free agency at any certain point because of the drug addiction? Tammy Dear Tammy, I am very sorry to hear about your daughter’s addiction. Before I answer...
Jul 1, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Current issues, Health, Word of Wisdom
I have been reading a lot about the problems with energy drinks out there and the high amounts of caffeine in them. I drink a shake in the morning from a mix. The ingredients at the bottom say that this contains a natural caffeine. I called the company that makes this...
Jun 2, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Current issues, Health, Word of Wisdom
My husband and I have been married for 5 years. We are active members & served missions. My husband has recently struggled with the use of marijuana. As a teen, he smoked marijuana consistently but he stopped, went on a mission and moved on. After he lost his job...
Apr 20, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Current issues, Jesus Christ, Life's Lessons
Hi Gramps, Thanks for all that you do. I had a question… I am confused on what I should do when apostles, prophets, and other church leaders say, “Lay your burdens and/or habits on Jesus Christ and he will help carry your burdens and/or take away your...
Jan 19, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Repentance, Sexual Issues
Dear Gramps, I know someone who want to do whats right. He has been endowed and has confessed to the bishop several times about his addiction to porn(Because he really would like to free from the chains of satan). Because he is a repeat offender and he needs confess...
Mar 11, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Health, Mormon Doctrine, Word of Wisdom
Dear Gramps, I was helping my dad bring in some new green tea into the house and he said I could have a case of it. I said “sorry I won’t drink it.” He just looked on and said, “Why not?” I said, “Its against the Word of Wisdom.” We got into a big discusion and he in...
Aug 23, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions
Gramps I’m an alcoholic who recently quit drinking and now find that I can’t do this alone. I need help. Linda, from Oklahoma Dear Linda, You’re absolutely right! I can think of no better place to recommend than Alcoholics Anonymous. Whatever the reticence of becoming...