I woke up this morning so completely happy and full of joy! I realized that this is a fantastic gift of being sober. I didn't wake up with a hangover, no wondering what I did or said yesterday, no embarrasment from calling people and saying all kinds of stuff that I can't remember and just knowing that I am learning to take care of myself. Life is much better for me today than when I was drinking or taking drugs.
The crazy part of it all is that I used to be deceived into thinking that all that junk made me happy when all it did was make me depresssed. My head was so full of lies that addiction whispered to keep me locked into its grips. But fortunately, I realized those lies and I found the determination to fight through that monster and get back to myself. I am still a while from feeling and being where I should, but I am so truly blessed to be on the path of a better life. I am glad to be heading for healing today instead of being sucked back into destruction.
I don't need alcohol or drugs to cause fake happiness.
I have the real true happiness that only sobriety can bring!
