Those Sneaky Resentments

He continues to insist he was innocent, the victim of prejudice, treated unfairly because he is a fabulously wealthy person of Caucasian descent.

If you’ve spent much time around recovering folks, you’ve no doubt heard references to the dangers inherent in holding on to resentments.

Definition: “bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.” It’s portrayed as a threat to sobriety, since resentments can serve as ready excuses for a return to substance use. Additionally, holding resentments, even if you stay sober, can be a ticket to unhappiness.

This case provides a good example.

Jim Irsay cites status as 'white billionaire' for 2014 arrest

The subject of the article is the owner of a National Football League team, arrested all the way back in 2014 for driving under the influence. He continues to insist he was innocent, the victim of prejudice, treated unfairly because he is a fabulously wealthy person of Caucasian descent.

I thought that was supposed to be an advantage in terms of not getting arrested.

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