Living a life in recovery is the polar opposite of a life in addiction. I am no longer confined to my own inner sanctum. I thrive in interactions with others. I wake up each day with optimism and hope and look forward to what each adventure will bring into my life. By living life in recovery, I am no longer chained to the confinements of addiction.
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When I got to treatment, I knew I was ready, but I was scared and afraid of failure. After detox, the fog started to clear and I started doing what was asked. Each morning and every night after group activities, we recited prayers.
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I finally find inspiration in the joys of life. Waking up clean and sober and looking forward to the day ahead is a true blessing.
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One thing that being in recovery has taught me is if you do not like where you are, change it! So that is what I did. I started actively looking for openings and I went on interviews and things just fell into place.
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However, there are days that I find myself retreating back to my old ways and shutting myself off from others. On those days, I pray to my Higher Power and make a concentrated effort to do something productive and out of the norm from my everyday life.
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When I finally decided I had enough, I was ready to go to treatment. I was tired of drinking myself to death in fear and isolation. Fortunately, I was blessed to go to the right facility for me. Through counseling, I got help for my PTSD. I got help for my feelings of inferiority and inadequacy. But most importantly, I got help for my addiction. I owe my life and new beginnings to those who helped me get to where I am today.
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