People tell me that I am courageous writing about my addiction. I guess it seems that way to others, but to me it seems like something that is necessary. Why?
I have a responsibility. As a functioning, happy and recovering alcoholic, I have a responsibility to reach out my hand to others who are still suffering from this disease. I have been given the gift of sobriety and now my job is to give it away. It Is not so unusual. Cancer survivors often join forces with others to spread the word about cancer treatments and support groups. Alzheimer’s has their own support group and I feel safe in saying most major diseases do also.
There is no way to describe the satisfaction and happiness I receive when someone reads my story and tells me that my words have helped them to find sobriety, or at least to find a certain amount of serenity. The most rewarding moments in my writing career come when someone reads my words and then thanks me for helping them through my words. My God that is a powerful moment! That is what writing is all about….making a connection with another human being and eliciting some emotional response from them. Whew! I am blown away by it all.
So that is why I tell my story, and you can read about it here if you want.
Have a wonderful day. Sobriety is all about one day at a time, so stay sober today and we’ll take another shot at it tomorrow.
Live long and prosper, and may you find the happiness I have found today and always.
bill
Since Humans are Social Animals, these support groups do make a positive impact on us.
It is difficult to bring out a past that was filled with alcohol, and you are a brave soul to let it out and reach out to others.
Jai Ho to you, Bill
Jai Ho to you, Ruchira, and thank you! It makes me very happy to be able to help others who are still suffering.