After just seven days sober I wondered if things were really that bad. Was drinking ruining my life? Do I belong here in treatment? Should I sign myself out?
Well, lets see. I was 34 years old. A high school drop out. I had a serious drunken car crash at the age of 18. I was kicked out of the navy at age 20. Got a job bartending at the age of 21( longest job I ever worked). Spent serious time in and out of mental institutions in my teens and twenties. Suffered terribly from depression. Drank before I paid the rent or bought food. Never had a serious relationship with a female. Found myself constantly homeless. Never had a bank account. Lost my drivers license several times. Had few possessions ( most of what I owned fit neatly in a backpack). Tried several times to commit suicide. Ran out of friends and family. I would have abandoned myself if I could.
Yes, I think alcohol had a very negative influence on my life and treatment was exactly where I needed to be, and for a lot longer than seven days!!
