- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Faith
My name is Heather and I’m an addict and an alcoholic. How it was is no different than anybody else’s story. My message is in how I got sober and what God’s grace can do.
Jails and institutions were a huge part of my disease. Rehabs, even prison couldn’t get me sober. It wasn’t until my sister took my then 10 year old daughter away from me, that I tried to drink myself to death. That didn’t work either, and I became so sick. I went from hospitals to detox and then one day I decided I’d had enough. I was so sick, shaking and vomiting. I couldn’t sit still.
Crying out to God, I begged Him to help me. I promised I would do whatever it took to get sober again, sobbing tears rolling down my cheeks. To this day I don’t know why but I decided to walk outside. I then had an alcohol-withdrawal seizure. God laid me down ever so gently without as much as bumping my head. I was in the hospital for the last time to detox for 2 days and I haven’t touched a drop since. That was June 14, 2011.
Stepping back into the rooms, working the Steps, and being of service has kept me sober. I secretary 2 meetings a week, have a sponsor, and I am active with recovery on Facebook.
I still don’t have my daughter back in my life. She’s now 15, but I’ve accepted that that will happen in God’s time. I do have freedom and peace though. I surrender my will and my life to Him on a daily basis and try to practice the Principles of the program in all I do.
If you’re new or struggling, get yourself a Big Book and a sponsor. The journey is amazing!
Thanks for letting me share!