Hello. I’m new, my name is Kris and I’m an addict and alcoholic. I am 24 years old. I wanted to join this community only because I know in the long run, if I have no one at a meeting to call, there’s you people.
I was put into custody on June 22, 2022. I’m sad to say that I spent a month and a few days in jail which caused me to sober up. Basically, God doing for me, what I couldn’t do myself.
I took 10 years of probation which is a risky thing for someone who used and drank for 5 years nonstop. I went to 6 different rehabs and institutions. What’s left?? Oh yeah, death.
Basically I have almost two months of sobriety and I couldn’t thank the people I surround myself daily with and the love of my God to bring me to the peace I have which I thought would never happen.
I started my first job as an Extrusion operator and haven’t felt this accomplished and real since I fist used.
Today’s my dad’s death day. He died of esophageal cancer a year ago. I wasn’t sober when he died. And I definitely didn’t care. Now I do and I’m hurting. I just wanted to tell anyone who is still suffering from addiction, once you get passed those withdrawals, life will have nothing but strength and grace to you.
I wanted to type my little bio since I’m new here. I go to meetings twice a day and if I don’t I feel complacent or out of place. I needed to get the thought of using out to something or someone so I sure the heck used this platform. Thank you to whoever is reading. You’re a reason why sobriety counts. MEETING MAKERS MAKE IT
So very nice to meet you, hun. I’m so glad you posted. My road to recovery started the same way many years ago. After some time clean I hunted down the cop that arrested me and thanked her for saving my life. I did the same with the judge who cared enough to give me a chance. The justice system gave you a chance. Run with it! It’s a beautiful world on the other side and everyone here is quite willing to be there for you.
Thanks for posting. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Congratulations on your sobriety. I also went to multiple meetings a day the first couple of months, it really helped me focus my thoughts on sobriety. I’m so happy early sobriety has revealed so amazing blessings for you. Keep going! It’s not always easy, but it’s always better when you are sober
Welcome to the group . This place has so many resources and wonderful people. Help is always here if you need it, reach out. Keep on ODAAT, best wishes to you.
My name is also Chris, I use a spin on my name for stage persona as Kris, I was gonna use Criss from
Peter Criss of Kiss, but it looked too girly
My first job well first grown up job, was a Extrusion operator doing plastic film for trash bags, I was 24? I think.
I was raised by my grandmother who did everything in her power to raise me only to lose her at the age of 22, it was a miserable time and likewise I was not sober for it, it took me another 14 years to get to that point, I chose to choke down my misery with alcohol for a long ass time, in the end I ended up farther behind from where I started, empty wallet, empty existence and a mind racing of thoughts that I couldn’t fix.
The good news is, you started recovery now, and you have a whole life ahead of you, if you look at your past failures, you’ll expect to be there, if you look at them as learning experiences, you’ll find a way to overcome all the struggles that may surround you, there’s a ton of support and a metric fuck ton of knowledge floating this place, I met many people in my journey, but I want to say some of the best knowledge power and strength I have gained came from these people right here, sometimes it was comforting, sometimes it was harsh, but it was what I needed to hear,
. This place has so many resources and wonderful people. Help is always here if you need it, reach out. Keep on ODAAT, best wishes to you.