Happiness and Sobriety
I have always said that my first 15 days of sobriety were the toughest. That still holds true till today. When I was laying on the couch so sick that I could barely move I remember going through the stages of bargaining and then finally acceptance. It took me a long time to find happiness through sobriety. Â I am very happy where I am out today. That doesn't mean things are perfect, but that things are a lot better. Through sobriety I've met some amazing people and overcame some amazing obstacles. I have met people that have changed my life for the better whether they were sober or not. I have also lost several people, and that's OK. A lot of people ask me if I knew then what I know now would I have changed anything? The truth is I wouldn't. I wouldn't be the person that I am today without everything that I've went through. I've made some bad choices and hurt a lot of people and that's also OK. Â I have learned to make peace with what is. I have apologized for the things that I've done to the people in my life. The rest is up to them. A lot of people believe that addicts will always be liars. I completely disagree. I believe everybody deserves 100 chances to change. I believe it is possible, Because I am living proof. So if you are struggling with addiction, remember that everything is going to be OK. It may take a while to achieve sobriety,but it will be totally worth it.
