First of all I want to thank my Higher Power for allowing me to see the other side of my addiction. The side that I used to think was not meant for me to live. I used to dream of a life without the use of drugs but never thought that I could have that life. It wasn’t in the cards, I wasn’t good enough to live the life that I saw so many others living.
I believed those lies to be true. My destiny was to die an addict. I truly believed that. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t stop using. So I gave up. I quit trying, I lost all hope and settled for a miserable existence of a life. I became comfortable living life finding ways and means to get more. More pain, more misery and more suffering.
I was blessed to be able to see not just another day, but several years. I remember being at the end of my rope. I remember wanting to die and just get it over with. I prayed for death because in my mind it had to be better than the life I was living. I didn’t know then, what I know now. There is a way out.
I am still amazed at times how my life is turning out. I can’t believe how fortunate I have been and how many blessings I have received since getting clean. My life has been nothing short of a miracle. I live, love and laugh today and for that alone I am truly grateful.
I have so many good people in my life who support and encourage me to be the best I can be. They help me to realize that the only thing that can stop me from realizing my dreams is me. I have blocked more of my own blessings than the Carolina Panthers have blocked opposing teams. Lol. (Taking a shot there).
The last couple of years have been truly amazing. I have been doing everything that I always told myself that I could not do, only to find out that I can do it.
I am excited to announce that I have finally been able to make one of my dreams come true. I have started selling From Struggle To Strength Tee-shirts a few years ago mostly to friends and family. Today I have taken the steps to take my business to the next level. I have opened up my own online store. I am officially an entrepreneur. I have been dreaming of owning my own business for quite some time and this is the opening I have been looking for. I am looking forward to one day being able to quit working for others as my business gains traction.
I want to thank everyone who encouraged me to take the risk. Fear kept me doing it on a small scale. Overcoming that fear has allowed me to visualize bigger and better things in the future. I am thankful for the opportunity to share with you all my journey. Just as others have shared theirs with me.
I hope that you are will share in my joy. Please feel free to stop by and check out the new site.
YES, YES #YOURDREAMSTOCOMETRU
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Absolutely baby. We are making things happen. Grateful to have you on this wonderful journey with me.
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Congratulations! Here’s praying that you have much success, greater success, and the greatest success.
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Thank you so much Xena. I appreciate your support and encouragement. It means a lot to me.
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Hey Eric, CONGRATULATIONS on taking this next big step. As you are well aware, every journey begins with one foot in front of the other, and then alternating the feet. As you have become an overcomer in life, with the help and strength of God, you know Jesus Christ will continue to guide you in every venture He leads you in. God’s Blessings Brother.
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Thank you so much George. Amen. I know that God did not bring me this far to leave me or have me figure it out on my own. I am grateful for the blessings and guidance. Have a fantastic evening my friend.
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Eric my friend you have come a long way I for one am very happy for you !! We both have experienced each others joys and failures thru in box in FB !! And for 2 people who never met Face to face I feel like I know you !!! I wish you nothing but the best
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Thank you Rich. I appreciate that. It’s true we have been friends for quite a while and haven’t yet had the opportunity to meet face-to-face. But friends all the same. We have indeed been through some things but those obstacles have not stopped our forward motion. Thank you my friend for being on this wonderful journey with me. Have a fantastic day.
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