Day 629 Nicotine, 27 alcohol
Never thought I would say this...."I'm am blessed to be a nicotine addict and an alcoholic."
I don't concern myself with debating the good or bad of alcohol. I have just come to understand that alcohol and I can not be friends. Oh I've tried but we just don't work well together. Not only can't we be friends but we should be enemies.
Alcohol was and still is a friend of my Uncle. Even after losing control of his truck and rolling it onto my dad, crushing his head and ejecting him from the car.
Alcohol is still aiding my sister to fall deeper and deeper in anorexia and prescription meds. She now is having seizures.
Alcohol ruined many of my uncles marriages. When drinking, they chose poorly and broke marriage covenants. Damaging the trust and value of family bonds.
So some people can enjoy a beer at the game. I now realize I can enjoy the game without beer.
I love being able to wake up and crush the skull of nicotine every morning. Now my strength is building with alcohol! I am having many "a-ha" moments.
Why is my addiction a blessing? The meetings and the other addicts I have met have taught me the value of Honesty, Hope and Accountability. Being quit and sober, my cynicism and negative outlook is being replaced with appreciation and optimism.
Yes I am a nicotine addict and an alcoholic. I am officially quit and sober every today. Overcoming this addiction helps take the chains and blinders off to appreciate and work for the things in life that are the most precious and of the greatest worth. Being quit and sober is a key ingredient to seeing and understanding what is truly valuable in my life.
Never, Never, Never, Ever Surrender to Addiction. Even failure and victories can be a stepping stone to success but never surrender. Keep hope alive in your quit and fight today!