About the Author: Over three decades of continuous abstinence from Alcohol and Drugs: 15 plus years of active use, alcohol poisonings, drug overdoses, jails, wrecked vehicles, wrecked relationships, multiple attempts at recovery, three treatments, 15 years of counseling, lots of pain. I have been described as being harsh, rigid, unbending, cheap, anal and so on. I am also perfectionistic, a people pleaser, an approval seeker, have low self-esteem, am stubborn and, at times, delusional. I am not perfect, will never be perfect and don’t spend much time trying to be perfect. I am, however, extremely thorough, as the price to pay here is high. I am honest, straight forward and will tell you what I think and why I believe it to be so. I don’t sugar coat things to make them more deliverable. This gets me in trouble all the time. I will not apologize for my convictions. Do I deserve to be here, probably not, but the fact remains that I continue to fight for a life of peace and solitude. I hope that my lifelong journey can be an inspiration for you.
Addiction is a rapacious creditor that demands that we pay some dues, some of us more than others. This writing is designed to represent my journey, my struggles and my truth. I am a living example of the miracle of recovery, the meat and potatoes result of being blessed with a willingness to do whatever it takes to live a life of consistent discipline. One based on spiritual principles. I hope this helps you find your truth. If it doesn’t, then I encourage you to keep searching for it. Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself! We do recover, but it isn’t easy. Go with God, whatever that may be!