Justfor1

As some of you know, I currently am able to drive after 10 years of being revoked because of numerous DUI's. My latest step, in becoming a normal tax paying citizen, is employment. I started a new temporary job today delivering flowers and various items downtown in my city. I'm in pretty good shape so it was advised that I walk when I deliver. Downtown Chicago is easy to get lost in but I made all my deliveries. I even went to a building to deliver something where I use to panhandle for change when I was drinking. I have a lot of gratitude today. I'm no longer the staggering drunk/addict who would go on 3 day benders. My live is still a mess but it is slowly getting better. My depression is slowly lifting but still struggle a bit. I'm really working the AA program and feel something this time.

MustStop

Thats awesome JF1! Congrats!!

suki44883

YAY for you!! Keep doing the next right thing and putting one foot in front of the other and things will keep getting better.

Sapling

I'm happy for you JF1...Enjoy your new life!

Dee74

thats excellent news man - congratulations

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Zebra1275

Good for you. I personally think it is easier not to have a car in downtown Chicago, no where to put it.

Justfor1

Thanks everyone. I have been trying to get sober for nearly 10 years. Sometimes, I just kinda half tried but other times I put everything I had into recovery & still drank. This time I can see some light at the end of the tunnel. I have recently been getting minor cravings but remain sober since October. Not sure of the exact date. I woke up in the hospital (as usual) after a binge and kinda woke up to how sad my situation was. I remember thinking, "I can't keep living like this." Not sure if it was a spiritual awaking or what. I realize today that my situation is not unique though & for some people it takes a long time to recover.

Justfor1

I agree. The parking is like $20 a day also. I just drive to the El station and then ride into the city. I love my city in the Spring/Summer but not so much during the winters.

BackToSquareOne

Good luck with the job Justfor1. I used to go to McCormick Place several times a week years ago. Chicago is a real trip of a city to drive around in, not as bad as NYC though.

Elisabeth888

Congratulations Just! That is awesome.

Bianca105

Congratulations JF1

scrambled2012

Way to go buddy!!!!!

NewBeginning010

Way to go Justfor1, so happy for you. Keep up the great work & please keep sharing your story.

Take Care ~ NB

instant

Great news, and you get to smell the flowers.

stefan89

well done