A New Chapter
Alcohol and I have a very close relationship, but it is time for me to try and kick her out of my life for good. Thankfully, I haven't hit rock bottom or ruined my life, but I am consuming enough alcohol to guaruntee myself an early exit. I've debated with myself for years if complete sobriety is necesary, but my half measures and excuses inevitably lead me right back to a forgotten night and regretful morning. I find myself so conflicted, because many of my best decisions and fondest memories happened under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. I'm actually scared that I will miss out on something great or be a lesser person without alcohol in my life, which sounds absurd when I say it outloud. A sober me is still me, and there are only positives to come from clean living. Now I will try and write a new and healthier chapter in my life and look forward to fighting this fight one day at a time alongside the rest of you great people trying to improve your lives.