I entered recovery when we were about
8 yrs married and with just me living a
recovery life with a program to follow
and incorporate in my everyday life,
we remained married for 25 yrs.
I was the only family member with an
addiction and with a recovery program,
but our family lacked communication
and understanding.
Without the entire family living in a
recovery life together we failed to bond
into a healthy, happy unit. However, each
one of us eventually went on to live healthier,
happier lives down the road.
My husband remarried. I remarried happier,
healthier, honest. Both of my adult children
grew, matured to become healthy, happy,
college degreed, married, engaged, family,
career members in their community.
Addiction doesn't have to destroy families
or people if each is willing to work for what
they want out of life. We all wanted something
in life and we all worked hard to get it.
For that we are all blessed.
Recovery is a gift full of promises to enjoy
each day I remain sober. So can you.
