The First Honest Prayer for Help in My Life
I had prayed before. In fact, I had probably prayed hundreds of times before I got sober. Most of those prayers came after I had created another mess in my life. I’d wake up feeling miserable, scared, embarrassed, or overwhelmed and immediately start making promises.
The Day I Ran Out of Excuses
For years, I always had an explanation. No matter what was happening in my life, I could usually come up with a reason why my drinking wasn’t really the problem. Sometimes the explanations changed, but the purpose stayed the same.
Every Morning I Swore I Wouldn’t Drink
Every morning I swore I wouldn’t drink. By the time I was twenty years old, that had become part of my daily routine. I’d wake up feeling exhausted, frustrated, and disappointed in myself.
What It Felt Like When Alcohol Stopped Working
For years, alcohol did exactly what I wanted it to do. It quieted the noise in my head. It made me feel comfortable in my own skin. It helped me feel connected to other people.
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