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Staying Sober In A World Filled With Alcohol
My Progress in Nine Months
If you read one of my previous writings, you already know that I have been through a traumatic life event that pushed me to not only quit alcohol but also improve every other aspect of my life. We may not realize it, but sometimes the worst situations make us the best versions of ourselves.
We have all been through tough times, some I never thought I would have to endure, but it got me here. When I say here, I mean who I am today. People always say, “That’s what made me who I am today”. And it’s true! I wholeheartedly believe the hardest times in my life were blessings in disguise. People look at me like I’m crazy when I say going to jail was one of the best things that could have happened to me. It woke me up. It gave me time to find myself again, figure out who I am, and start over. My life only went up from that point forward. Your life can change, too, but you have to want it for yourself.
I was talking to someone the other day and suddenly realized I am three months shy of being a year sober from alcohol, and thinking, “Wow. I am doing this.”
Of course, some days are easier than others, but that’s life.
I will tell you, one of the hardest parts of my recovery is being exposed to alcohol constantly. It’s EVERYWHERE…
