I’m reading Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The quote above is from that book. My version of this quote would read, ‘There IS good shit up ahead, don’t rule it out”. This quote really got me thinking about how addicts (me included) can’t envisage a better future for themselves without their drug of choice. That getting clean or sober will just be hard work, and it will be difficult to cope, or self soothe, or socialise, or have fun, and that nothing will be ok, without drugs or alcohol. And yet I have never heard a single sober person say they regret getting sober.
Loved the story Kate - I can relate to most of it!!! I started drinking when I was 16, it was legal to drink in NY at 18 at the time. I had anxiety issues and self image issues growing up and used alcohol as self-medication. It didn't help that I had an alcoholic for a mother and a loveless narcissist for a father growing up, lots of childhood trauma to go with everything else! that's just the tip...
It's been 24 years since I've had a drink and my life is better than I could have imagined! I'm retired at 62, been married to my lovely bride for 35+ years, have four fabulous fur-babies and just living the life!
When I got sober, I could see life through a clear lens. I made better decisions - this directly led to a better quality of life. If Kates story doesn't convince you, come talk to me - I'm on Twitter, @stu4ny .
Loved the story Kate - I can relate to most of it!!! I started drinking when I was 16, it was legal to drink in NY at 18 at the time. I had anxiety issues and self image issues growing up and used alcohol as self-medication. It didn't help that I had an alcoholic for a mother and a loveless narcissist for a father growing up, lots of childhood trauma to go with everything else! that's just the tip...
It's been 24 years since I've had a drink and my life is better than I could have imagined! I'm retired at 62, been married to my lovely bride for 35+ years, have four fabulous fur-babies and just living the life!
When I got sober, I could see life through a clear lens. I made better decisions - this directly led to a better quality of life. If Kates story doesn't convince you, come talk to me - I'm on Twitter, @stu4ny .