I was born in Indiana and now I reside in Florida. I have five sisters and three brothers. I have only one child, a son, who turned 19 years old this past November. I have lost both parents, two sisters and two brothers already.
I was 18 years old when I was introduced to my first AA meeting. The man that gave me my beginner's token told me, "if your drinking is not screwed up, we'll screw it up for you". I hated that man for many years but now realize he's the one that planted the seed. My old behavior continued for the next eleven years.
At one point I managed to put together almost two years. I stopped working the steps, going to meetings and using my sponsor. I picked up once again and to remain outside of the AA doors for about one and a half years.
Finally at the age of 29, I hit my bottom. It was then I admitted and accepted complete defeat. In rehab for the forth time, I prayed to my Higher Power to remove from me the obsession to drink. That is when I experienced my first spiritual experience, feeling something lifting out of my body.
My sobriety date is October 8, 1992. During this time I have had family members die, got divorced, remarried then divorced again. Lost my very first job recently while in sobriety and to think I did not have to pick one drink up when any of this stuff happened. I have also been blessed with the opportunities to have worked with the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers. Today I share my experience, strength and hope with others. I also continue to pray, do service work, speak, work with others and read recovery material. It works if you work it...
Keep The Faith!
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