Name: Mary

Age: 58

Sober Since: 03 / 14 / 2012

Sober For: 12 Years & 47 Days

What it was like?

Being an active alcoholic was a minute by minute living hell.

What happened?

I was pulled over in a parking lot. Prescriptions and alcohol were in my system from the night before. My son told me I had a choice...see my grandchildren or drink. I knew he meant it. I quit cold turkey which led to being hospitalized.

What it is like now?

It was a very slow road, but looking back and seeing how much better my life is today, I'm living. I love so hard! But I also know the hurt I put on so many people. It's a never ending forgiveness process. It's much easier to face my demons and Know that a drink is not going to make the difference. Life is good.

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