Recovery has become a way of life for me. It was twenty-two years ago today that my parents picked me up at Cortland State to head to rehab again. I was through, I was beaten down. I needed peace of mind and I was willing to do anything. My way simply was not working. I was alone in a crowded room, I could not stop drinking, and I felt like a failure. I wanted more in my life. I needed help to overcome alcoholism.
Well one day at a time life began to get better and better. I was not a quick learner, I was frustrated at times, the country was in a recession and work was difficult to come by. But I made a commitment to myself that this was it, this was my shot to fulfill my potential. I would not quit, I would never, ever, ever quit! I wanted what others had and I was willing to do what was suggested to get it, even when I did not agree with it.
Today I can tell you that when I took suggestions the outcomes where better than when I road alone! I have made some major mistakes however, I have never once considered it a viable option to cash it all in and return to the drunken life! Life is good!
Go, Go, Go…
Dan 🙂
