My 3rd day sober I was in rehab after family
stepped in with an intervention, getting help
for me that I needed at that time in my life
23 yrs.ago. As I reflect today on where I began
my recovery journey, 3 days without alcohol
was just the beginning.
It would take a many one days not drinking
to get that poison out of my system and for
me to absorb learning about my addiction
and its affects on my mind, body and soul.
Those first 28 days, I was still filled with anger,
remorse, shame, fear, selfishness, self-centeredness,
but was in a safe shelter, haven, where alcohol
could be reached. Even tho it was hard, I am
grateful to have been in a place that ultimately
gave me time to listen, absorb and learn some
valuable lessons on how to live without depending
on alcohol, a drug, poison that wanted to kill me.
This is what worked for me, however, there
are countless other recovery method available
to many who are struggling with addiction to
provide help in learning how to live a healthy,
happy, honest life for many days down the road.
I also learned that I never have to go thru
anything alone by myself, including recovery.
There are many who have learned to remain
sober or clean a day at a time that have paved
the way for me to follow and learn. For that
I am also grateful.
You are in a good place here in SR.
