Becoming a member of an anonymous twelve-step fellowship was, and continues to be, the most significant thing in my life. Having found this program was truly a blessing and I really couldn’t imagine where my life would be without it. Truthfully, if I had continued to fight three years ago, there’s no telling whether or not I would still be alive today.
Three years ago, my life was controlled by addiction. It all started with one, which I soon learned would never be enough. Every thought I had centered around drugs in one form or another. I did things I said I would never do, as I withdrew from my family and friends and my using progressed.
On August 21st of 2013, I walked into my first meeting. The very first interaction I had with anybody came in the form of a hug from a young guy, probably in his mid to late-twenties. I was slightly taken back, as I didn’t expect much more than a handshake. …show more content…
In the past, I thought a true friend was someone who’d go out of their way to make a deal with me or spot me for the weekend. I thought a true friend was someone who’d cover for me and enable me. Today, my idea of a true friend is entirely different. I learned that my true friends are the ones who have my best interest in mind, who are there for me when I need them and expect the same from me. My friends and I say I love you to each other today and we mean it.
This program has taught me how to be a friend, a son, a brother, a boyfriend, an employee, and a productive member of society. I am able to show up for life today. This past summer, my grandfather passed away. Three years ago, I would have found means of escaping the situation and numbing myself. But three years later, I was able to be there for my grandma, my father, and my aunts. I was even able to be there for my grandfather, who I’m sure is much happier I was able to celebrate his life and carry his memory than mourn his death and break in
Three years ago, my life was controlled by addiction. It all started with one, which I soon learned would never be enough. Every thought I had centered around drugs in one form or another. I did things I said I would never do, as I withdrew from my family and friends and my using progressed.
On August 21st of 2013, I walked into my first meeting. The very first interaction I had with anybody came in the form of a hug from a young guy, probably in his mid to late-twenties. I was slightly taken back, as I didn’t expect much more than a handshake. …show more content…
In the past, I thought a true friend was someone who’d go out of their way to make a deal with me or spot me for the weekend. I thought a true friend was someone who’d cover for me and enable me. Today, my idea of a true friend is entirely different. I learned that my true friends are the ones who have my best interest in mind, who are there for me when I need them and expect the same from me. My friends and I say I love you to each other today and we mean it.
This program has taught me how to be a friend, a son, a brother, a boyfriend, an employee, and a productive member of society. I am able to show up for life today. This past summer, my grandfather passed away. Three years ago, I would have found means of escaping the situation and numbing myself. But three years later, I was able to be there for my grandma, my father, and my aunts. I was even able to be there for my grandfather, who I’m sure is much happier I was able to celebrate his life and carry his memory than mourn his death and break in