I woke up the next morning alone, outside, cold, and confused. I had no idea where I was at first. Then I realized I was in a parking lot — Sherwin Williams. And my pillow had been a curb. Somehow I’d walked there, miles away from where the night had started. I don’t remember any of it. I’ll never know what happened between the party and that curb. I just know I was done.
Remembering the lessons, prevents the regret. Running not to bury it just like I did with everything else before becoming sober, but to have reflective thoughts that help me better understand.
This is a great article. Your description about being able to feel and process in sobriety sums up why staying sober has been so important to me. I get to keep showing up now, each day, as a better person than I was before.
Thank you for this. It means a lot. Staying present and learning from the past instead of running from it has made all the difference. I’m grateful we get to keep showing up. Steady, and growing. 🤜🏽🤛🏽
I used to be the same brother. For me writing/running/photography and some days carpentry helped me onto a path that was more equal and less intense. Glad you found some peace from the self imposed chaos.
Remembering the lessons, prevents the regret. Running not to bury it just like I did with everything else before becoming sober, but to have reflective thoughts that help me better understand.
This is a great article. Your description about being able to feel and process in sobriety sums up why staying sober has been so important to me. I get to keep showing up now, each day, as a better person than I was before.
Thank you for this. It means a lot. Staying present and learning from the past instead of running from it has made all the difference. I’m grateful we get to keep showing up. Steady, and growing. 🤜🏽🤛🏽
I used to be the same brother. For me writing/running/photography and some days carpentry helped me onto a path that was more equal and less intense. Glad you found some peace from the self imposed chaos.
True that brother. Cheers to finding something a little more meaningful in life!