- Faith
My journey through addiction started in the woods near Carlisle, MA. We used to pass around a bottle of blueberry brandy and joints. This was our gathering of friends. I was a pig from the get go! I always wanted more! My mother sent me to a recovery center in Dublin, NH. This began my experience with rehab and detox. I used to run to them whenever the sh** hit the fan! Jails, institutions and overdoses were my plight. For over 35 years, I was an airborne ranger, an executive chef and an employee at places like The Ritz Carlton, The Boston Harbor Hotel and 75 other establishments. I owned and operated my own painting company, was married and fathered two sons.
For me, recovery began in a prison cell. I begrudgingly went to church one Sunday, just to get out of my cell. Then the grace of God entered my heart soul! I was bailed out by my guardian angel, Joanne, and hit the ground running! I have been clean and sober ever since with the help of God, my sponsor, my recovery meetings and you beautiful people. I love you all! May the grace of God find you and keep you.
Tracy W