I started attending 12 step meetings when I was 14 years old. At the time, I clearly knew very little about myself, never mind about life. As a young kid, I thought everything in life was pretty predictable. You go to school, make friends, prom, go to college, get married and eventually would have kids. Done. I have no idea where I got this concept, but that wasn’t my experience at all and it really isn’t the same experience for anyone.
Continue Reading Everyone was so proud of me and for probably one of the first times in my life, I was proud of myself. Running was such an incredible experience. Yet again I proved to myself that anything is possible if I stay sober and close to God. I can’t wait to run my next race!
Continue Reading Three years ago I was 87 pounds struggling to get sober. At that point in my life I could have never pictured myself training for the Boston Marathon!! Well here I am, four days away!
Continue Reading For me, turning 21 was different and so much better than what I could have ever imagined. I was able to go to South Beach with my best friend. We stayed at a beautiful hotel and had perfect weather. I spent the day on the beach with the sun on my face. That night we went out to one of the nicest clubs in Miami. All of this we did sober.
Continue Reading There are days I don’t think I’m capable, but I reflect on how far I have come since watching that marathon three years ago. I feel so blessed to be part of this marathon. Life is good. It is not perfect but is much more fulfilling. If you have a dream or goal for yourself, give it your all. Don’t give up, and know that anything is possible. Share your dreams with others because you never know who you are going to inspire.
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