I have learned from all the experiences of my past. I have learned not only my weaknesses, but also my strengths, and can honor both.
My future looks bring and challenging. I know I will have many more opportunities for change and learning.
For all of this and more, I thank God daily.
I was assigned a room next to the nurses’ station called the “detox” room, where I was expected to stay untill all the alcohol was out of my system. The dreaded withdrawal wasn’t long in coming. As the familiar torture began I walked out of the room and into the hallway. I wanted to be where I could see someone. I found a bench near the nurses’ station and huddled in a fetal position as withdrawal progressed.
Mom flashed into my mind. She always fixed toast in hot milk when I was sick as a child. I was relieved that she couldn’t see me now. She would be so disappointed in me…
I hope my experiences, expressed both in print and here online, can change lives of others stricken by alcoholism. Please take a moment to share a comment or a thought and together our words can resonate. If someone you know and love suffers from addition, please share my stories with them and let us both hope they can gain the strength they need to over come the grip of alcohol.
