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aasharon90
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Riding a motorcycle and being in recovery
absolutely can go hand and hand. Never
did I ever dream that one day I would meet
someone in this lifetime who owns their own
Harley and after my 25yr. 1st marriage ended
a few yrs. ago and be riding as passenger to
Sturgis. Never did I ever imagine being sober
and taking a riding course and getting my
endorsement. And at the age of 50.

Never did I ever imagine getting tattoos at 50
either. Never did I ever imagine getting married
again.

There is so much I never dreamt could actually
happen while being sober. and enjoying it.

Yes, it is absolutely possible. No matter what
age.

Of course, I could still be living in my misery
or possibly dead by now, which nearly happened
22yrs ago. However, my family did for me what
I couldn't do for myself and got me help I desperately
needed at that time in my life at the age of 30.

A 28 day inpatiant rehab stay with a 6 week out
patient recovery program attached learning about
my alcoholism and receiving the tools consisting
of steps and principles to build a strong, secured
foundation to live upon each day I remained sober.

To incorporate those tools and knowledge in my
everyday affairs, then passing on that knowledge
to others still struggling with addiction in order to
be happy, honest, healthy and alive today.

To enjoy and truly appreciate life today and all
that it offers as gifts of the promises stated to us
in a recovery program. To ride thru the countryside
admiring the beauty before us outside with the wind
in our faces and the sun upon our shoulders.

Quiet, serenity, peacefulness, freedom on a bike
leaves me speechless and in aw. Eyes wide open
to enjoy sober one day at a time.

It's all there for the taking to enjoy, appreciate
and be grateful for.
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