I remember what it was like before I came into recovery. I remember where I came from. The hopelessness, worthlessness the despair. I remember those lonely days and even lonelier nights. The isolation and feelings of being locked in a cycle of insanity. My self made prison of paranoia.
If it had not been for the grace of God. Had I not been spared the degradation and desperation . had it not been for that devine intervention I would have killed myself. I just couldn’t bare to live the way I was living any longer.
I was saved from myself, from my own self destruction. I was given a second chance. I was offered the opportunity to change, the opportunity to start over and to try a new way of doing things. I heard the life saving message of hope and the promise of freedom. Freedom from active addiction.
Yes I remember my bottom. I remember it like it was yesterday. I keep it up front so I don’t forget it. I gain strength from it. I am no longer a prisoner of it. I am no longer ashamed of it. I share it with the world. I want others to read about it and identify with it. I want them to know that there is a way out.
I want people to know that they don’t have to continue to suffer from a disease that wants you dead any longer. That there are millions of people who are beating the odds and living better lives. One day at a time. Recovery from active addiction is possible and it is attainable.
Help is available all you have to do is ask. I didn’t think I could ever stop using. I thought I would die using. Today I know better. Today I believe in the message of hope.
Peace and Blessings
Eric Ease
I too was locked in a prison of my own paranoia. Recovery has done amazing things for us! I always enjoy your posts. Thank you!
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Thank you for sharing your identification. Yes recovery has done amazing things and I am truly grateful. Thanks for your support and encouragement. Have a blessed day. ☺
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Thank you for sharing my blog. I hope and pray that I can reach and help others with my experiences.
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Brother we text good morning every day !!!! these posts give me strength
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Hey Rich. Thanks for stopping by brother. I am glad to hear that and grateful that my experiences help. Have a blessed day.
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The timing of this post is perfect today K is supposed to go in to detox. I know he will be feeling as you did about his life I hope and pray that he can get out of this prison he lives in. I know you will pray for him too. I am so glad that you got out and are able to share your life with us. Thank you again.
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You’re welcome Karen. I will continue to pray for K and for you as well. Peace and Blessings. ☺
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