While I was in rehab being taught and learning
about my addiction and its affects on my mind
and body, family removed all the alcohol/poison
out of the house before I returned home after
my 28 stay.
When I did return home and had no desire to
pick up and drink again, I still had to learn how
to live life on lifes terms. The jobs, marriage,
money, family situation where not gonna go
away and had to learn to accept people places
and things on lifes terms.
I eventually threw away anything and everything
that reminded me about my drinking. All those
pretty bottles and glasses, keepsakes, all discarded.
If the items were of value, having someone
hold them until I was further along in my recovery
to safely have them around and appreciate them.
Today, some 23 yrs sober with a many one days
at a time collected together without alcohol, I
continue to learn newer ways to enjoy life to
the upmost with graditude, understanding,
willingness, humility, humblness and honesty
so that I can remain happy, healthy for many
more days down the road.
So can you.
