I'm proud today

Not for myself. I started the journey to sobriety over 3 yrs ago. The one person I have had constant concern about, is my older brother. He has been an alcoholic longer than I can remember. I had my first drinks with him when I was 14 and he was 16. I worry about him daily. He’s been drinking daily for a long time.
This morning I woke to a group text message to me and my father (who also in recovery going on 10 years) from my brother. The text said "I need help. I need to stop drinking. But I don’t know where to start or what to do first"
Today, my brother has taken that first step
He has made himself vulnerable. I have tears streaming down my face as I write this because he is gotten to the point where I was worried so much that the call would come an say he’s in jail or dead.
Instead, I received a text asking for help. He I not part of the group but I have to say I am beyond proud of you bro. You have made the first step to a better life. I love you man, I could not be more proud to stand with you every step of the way with this.
That’s all. Just Wanted to share.

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Great news…:blush::blush:

That’s so wonderful! It’s very hard to see a loved one suffering so much. My sister has had a prescription pill problem for many years. She recently has kicked the habit and we can finally have real conversations again. I was so incredibly happy when she decided to bring herself out of addiction. I can definitely relate to the feelings you are having right now.

Good luck to your brother. I know you will be a wonderful asset to his recovery. :blush:

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So beautiful. Anything is possible in sobriety.