Friday, August 10, 2012

17 years

17 years ago today I decided to end my life.  Drunkenness, depression, anger, remorse and fear had taken their toll.  I wanted OUT!!  Instead I walked three miles to a hospital emergency room in St. Paul, MN.  I begged for help.  I have not had a drink since. I was blessed to develop coping skills and make friends with wonderful people who guided me away from the bottle.  I also developed a personal relationship with God.

Sobriety is a reality if we open up to others and focus our attention on God and not our addiction.