Take it one day at a time! How many of you have heard those words of advice and just wanted to scream, because even one day seems like an eternity as you try to live a sober life?
I remember six years ago during my last drunk….one hour without a drink was too long. It was inconceivable even trying to wrap my brain around one day of sobriety.
I have known people, and this is the truth, who have had relatives lock them in closets to keep them from going out and finding a drink. I have known people who have sold themselves for booze, giving their bodies to others for the price of a bottle.
I have known people who, when faced with the insanity of it all, have chosen to just kill themselves rather than face the un-faceable.
Alcoholism is no joke! This is a deadly disease that will wrap its tentacles around your brain and not let go of you until you are dead.
So yes, one day at a time! One damn hour at a time! And then another, and another, and another until we learn to live without alcohol and finally break the bonds that have prevented us from being happy.
To fight addiction needs a lot of determination and self control. I am glad you could over come it. No wonder you find life smooth now since you beat your worst demon, Bill.
Ruchira, you just hit on the key. Having fought the worst and survived, everything else seems rather simple. 🙂
Wow, Bill, that was powerful.
Thank you Vicki! I appreciate you stopping by.