I haven’t written on this blog for quite some time, so I thought I’d take a break from my regular blog and give you an update on my sobriety.
November 16th, my 8th sobriety anniversary, came and went without much fanfare, and that’s exactly how I wanted it. I have reached the point in my sobriety where milestones mean very little to me. Sobriety is just a way of life now. Each day is a celebration when you aren’t obsessing over getting drunk, so November 16th looked pretty much the same as every other day.
For those of you who are still struggling with addiction, I offer you hope. I know you’ve heard others say this, but it is true: if I can do it then anyone can. I was hopeless eight years ago, and I was close to achieving my goal of drinking myself to death.
Today I love life. That may seem a bit odd for those of you craving a drink, but it’s the truth as I know it.
Will I drink in the future? I have no idea. I don’t whistle in the wind hoping to keep the devil away, and I know much better than to make promises. All I can say with certainty is that I won’t drink today, and I’ll take on tomorrow when it gets here.
I can tell you that I no longer obsess over alcohol. In fact, it rarely even enters my mind and I mean rarely. I go about my day without thoughts of drinking and that, in itself, is a miracle.
As always, if you need support and someone to talk with, you know how to reach me.
Pax Vobiscum
bill
Hi Bill,
Thanks for the update. Your postings as with others’ are great motivators.
Congratulations on your 8th anniversary.
Dean.
Thank you Dean. I appreciate it. Best wishes to you.
Bill you are a testimony of hope and inspiration with your story. So glad for your honesty, integrity and being up front about how awful this path can be. God has better plans for you, as shown by your accomplishments in so short a time. It is never too late.
My granddaughter is engaged to a drug addict…long story…she is so excited he is getting out of jail on Tuesday after being arrested in February for shooting up heroin in the bathroom of Barnes & Noble then collapsing and almost dying.
My daughter is NOT happy. I am leaving all of that in God’s hands, nothing I can do. They have a toddler 2 1/2 years old.
Congratulations on your 8th anniversary. I can’t wait until you publish Shadows Kill, and I hope you will let me read your new book about sex trafficking. God bless always Sparklea
Thank you so much, dear friend. Best wishes to your granddaughter. It is a tough road ahead for them, but one that can be successfully traveled if one is willing enough. Of course I’ll have you read my next book. You are one of my biggest fans. 🙂
blessings always
bill
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