Jack Usry
- Age
- 50
- Sober Since
- December 8, 2015
- Sober For
- 10 Years & 289 Days
01 What it was like
It was hell I lived in darkness just gave up on everything life work I would drink until I passed out wake up somehow made it to the store at 3 am to get a drink I was in sorrow.
02 What happened
Finally, I had enough stayed up all night drinking, left the Ms.Coast came to the Big City and went to the hospital to detox and made to a treatment center...And I never been happier, I have troubles like everyone but I don't have to drink over them today.
03 What it is like now
I'm living in a sober living house got a good job making $19 an hour have two vehicles and ready to buy me a truck and some land things are wonderful today I give it all to God I would not be here today without him I pray every morning and thank him for giving me a new life.
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