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It took me a long time to finally make the decision to open up my store.. I didn't want to go against the traditions.. But I met someone in the program who told me an inspiring story..
He had purchased an AA pendant at one of the conventions he went to.. He got grief from other members about how this was an anonymous program..
Anyway, a couple of months later, he walked into a convenience store and was making his purchase.. The lady behind the counter saw the pandant around his neck and asked if he was in the program... He said yes, and she broke down crying.. She was new in the program and was having a hard time.. She wanted to go out and use.. Needless to say, they had a mini meeting right there, and he may have saved her life..
And that's y I opened up my store.. And thats why it's called "Carry The Message"
Tags: Story Inspire
Thank you all for so much enthusiasm and support.. There is only one place I can go, and know I will be accepted with open arms and love.. And its these rooms, whether it be virtual or physical.. 
Tomorrow I celebrate my 34th birthday as well as 18 months sober.. This is my 3rd time around these rooms in 15 years.. I would always go out at a little over a year.. I can't point out exactly whats different this time, because its many things..
My drug of choice is ANYTHING to change the way I feel or think..
I truly believe that my Higher Power has been working in my life all along.. From when I was at my lowest of lows until now.. I'm stubborn, pigheaded, and egocentric.. When I had finally beaten myself down and lost EVERYTHING, I finally gave up control..
A little over a year and a half ago I was sittin in jail looking at a 16month prison sentence.. I had lost my daughter, my freedom, and most of my mind.. It was easy, I had nothing.. So I prayed for the first time from my heart.. And little by little, the miracles began to happen.. I'm not saying they weren't happening all along, but I know that for the first time, my eyes were opened to the love and the Power of God in my life.. Needless to say, I didn't go to prison..
Today, I have my daughter back.. I've reconnected with the rest of my family.. And I now own and operate a Recovery Store.. I want to say I'm proud of myself.. But I didn't do it by myself.. This program has saved my life..
The biggest gift I have received has been the gift of Faith..
Tags: Sobriety
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