Mark Langford
- Age
- 44
- Sober Since
- May 1, 2013
- Sober For
- 13 Years & 140 Days
01 What it was like
Getting in to recovery was the best decision I have made in my life. It has helped me connect with myself and given me a massive sense of achievement. At one point I was given six months to live so to be here today sharing my story and hopefully inspiring others is amazing
Getting in to recovery was the best decision I have made in my life.
02 What happened
On the 1st May 2013 something happened within me and I reached out and asked for help, the first time I have asked for help and wanted it. From that day onwards I.have been working on my recovery daily one day at a time.
03 What it is like now
I feel free from the chains I put upon myself I feel grateful that I am alive. One day at a time is all that's required. I have dream goals direction and feel privileged to give something back. I help and support others recovery truly rocks. My addictions nearly killed me my recovery made me. To people still struggling I believe in you , you can do it. To all the people in recovery keep focused and keep recovering one day at a time.
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