Reflections on Addiction and Recovery

Tonight, I was listening to the speaker at the AA meeting at SIS. As I listened to the experiences of those who were in attendance, I began to think and compare their experiences to those I had when I was at my wildest. I can remember being at some of the same points as those I heard speak. Were it not for making some different decisions and God's grace, I would most certainly be in the same position as they are today.

I can remember thinking that I thought I was cool when I tried pot for the first time. I wanted to fit in and I had never had the courage when I lived in Jefferson County. It wasn't around, I guess. I can remember drinking Wild Turkey with Tommy at the place where his sister lived, not far from where I live now. That was daring, but more acceptable in my family. While I can trace these beginnings and I could blame the things that were going on at home, I still have to take responsibility for my part in the choices I made.

I know that God must have had some plans for me because things could have turned out so different.