Welcome.
My little ones found me unresponsive and family stepped in
placing me into the hands of those capable of teaching me
about my addiction and hand me the gift of a recovery program
to incorporate in all areas of my life on a continuous bases.
This journey began similar to yours where the authorities came
to pick me up and deliver me to the hospital to be evaluated
first. that first night was in the physic ward and then the rest of
my 28 days was in rehab separated from my little family.
It took all of those 28 days plus a 6 week aftercare program
to complete that leg of my journey before released back into
the world and family life.
I took all that was taught to me, hung on to dear life, went
to many many meetings because it was a place I felt a part
of. Being surrounded by many who were just like me. Who
loved the drink yet, consequences followed.
I learned about addiction and its affects on my mind and
body and those around me. I had to let go of any ideas that
lingered in my mind that one day I would be able to return
to the drink and be normal like others without addiction.
I knew from the very beginning that I could never drink
like that and that allowed me to focus on my recovery life
moving forward in life.
Some almost 30 yrs sober come August 11th, I continue
to learn from others new and helpful ways to enjoy life sober.
I was almost died back when, but today, I am alive and
grateful for all of lifes gifts and promises I heard yrs ago
and didnt believe it. Everything I have earned over the
yrs. I have worked for.
I did the footwork with each step I took to get me to where
I am today. Healthy, happy, honest.
A recovery program lead me to life where alcohol was
leading me to an early grave. Possibly death.
Continue to learn and read how so many others are
achieving success in recovery and have never returned
to the insanity of addiction.