Jheyson
- Age
- 29
- Sober Since
- April 14, 2016
- Sober For
- 10 Years & 160 Days
01 What it was like
Sometimes I felt like I was living on an island, where all I did was hope a friend would float by, and when they finally arrived, I began to wonder when they’d go away.
My very favorite thing about being sober is the way I feel when I open my eyes in the morning.
02 What happened
Let's just say I hit rock bottom
03 What it is like now
My very favorite thing about being sober is the way I feel when I open my eyes in the morning. I am well rested, I remember what I did the night before without a sense of dread, and I feel great. I can that I can be there for my son and he will grow up never seeing his father drunk.
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