How lucky we are
Despite the chaos of active alcoholism, despite the hundreds and more occasions making a complete fool of myself, despite ruining parties and hiking trips, despite reckless and dangerous behaviour, despite utter despair, despite flirting with very serious health issues, despite not giving a damn, despite wanting to give up, despite not caring and using people, despite being intent to self-destruct I got another chance at this thing called life.
Many people find themselves in traps that they are unable to get out of. The alcoholic can.
It is such a privilege to be able to create a new and better reality. I know sobriety is difficult and recovery is hard work but then again, so is just about everything really worth having.
I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I do know I will do my utmost to hang onto this.