Yesterday was one year sober for me. I went to rehab on January 16, 2021 and January 17, 2021 is my sober date. I’ve been trying to get and stay sober for almost a decade. Been an alcoholic and addict since the first time I drank. This is my second longest sober “streak,” but I’m hoping this will be the one that sticks for good.

Toward the end of a 24 hour binge from Jan. 14 to 15, 2021, I found myself sitting in my car in a strip mall parking lot chugging Jack Daniels as I waited for a sober friend to come pick me up. By the time he got there I was so messed up I had to be taken to the hospital. After a couple hours in the hospital I was released and spent the next 48 hours going through intense withdrawals. I had some weed on the way up to rehab hence my sober date being the 17th. Been in sober livings since then.

I started feeling a lot better after getting to rehab and honestly had a great time there. Things were simple there, had good food, made friends, learned good stuff, played games, nature was beautiful up on a snowy mountain, and there was an awesome cat there haha.

I’ve been in sober livings since then and worked the 12 steps. Tonight I’m going to a meeting where my sponsor will be giving me a year sober token.

Anyway, it hasn’t been easy and I don’t have the sun shining out my ass…yet ha. But I’m grateful to be sober and have an optimistic outlook on life. I’m hopeful for a better future. Just wanted to share part of my story. Thanks