I’m back, it’s been a really hard few months

Hello everyone, I’m back! It’s been a really tough couple months. My health took a really hard turn for the worse. The doctors told my family to prepare for my death! The road to recovery has been really hard. I almost slipped back to drinking a few times because I felt so much despair. I’ve been really depressed because of this but I’m slowly getting back to myself. I will be going on disability because of this and that is really hard for me because I love working but my lungs are so damaged from being on a ventilator for 3 months. A little back story, I had Covid and pneumonia at the same time, I had to learn to walk again. I was in a medically induced coma for 3.5 weeks. It was horrible but I’m still alive so that’s all that matters

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I’m glad you survived :people_hugging:
Sending you healing vibes and big hugs! :sunflower:

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Glad youre back at it and alive to live a sober life

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Im glad your back

This part of your story is pretty crazy.

Coming out the other side of this is easiest sober

You might want to drink but it will only hurt you more

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You will come out the other side
You will make it

Please stay off the alcohol ok

In my binges i got so hungover i couldnt breath

Dont do that to yourself ok

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You’re exactly right. It was just the feeling of absolute fear that I wasn’t going to make it. I don’t remember a lot of what happened to me. I wanted to drink because of the fear and despair, that voice came back telling me to drink but I worked the program and stayed sober. I’m not letting that demon back into my life. I’m 3 and a half years sober and I’m stronger than that demon.

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Your still here , :slight_smile:

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We’re stronger than our demons. We can do this.

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Thank you for your kind words

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Wow @J.Thomson welcome back!!! Your a walking talking miracle ……think it’s safe to say Your higher power s got serious plans for you in this life congratulations :partying_face:

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Its wonderful to see u back! Wow im so sorry that things have been very difficult for u and ur family. Glad ur here and glad ur on the mend. Happy to hear that ur still sober :slight_smile:

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Sending you some continuous strong prayers my brother.

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My Aunt says the same thing. Someone was looking out for me that’s for sure.

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It’s been a real struggle but I’m still alive and still sober. I have the doctors and nurses, my family, my best friend and my Higher Power to thank. I couldn’t have come this far without them. I was in the ICU for three months.

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Thank you brother. I appreciate you man

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Glad you are back and still alive.
That’s surreal to go trough, for you and your family and loved ones.
What a crash for your body that was, glad you are healing and who knows what your body has in store for you. I hope a lot of progress :people_hugging:

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My god, welcome back here and so glad to hear you’re on the road to recovery after what you’ve been through! You survived and now you have to find out how to make a life again. It’s going to be tough for sure but I’m sure there’ll be lots of gratitude, moments of connection and belonging there also, look out for those and feel how loved and lucky you are.

Congratulations also on your sobriety, drink sure has no place in this tale at all!

Very best wishes!

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Heyy @J.Thomson
Goodmorning

Im thinkin of ya :slight_smile:

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Good morning
Thank you for thinking about me, I appreciate you.
I hope you have a wonderful day

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Be well man, you’re strong :muscle: Keep up the work around getting physically stronger and wish you all the best in your journey. God and guarding angels are certainly with you

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