Alex’s Story of Recovery
Alex’s Story of Recovery – The Journey
My name is Alex. Here is my story of recovery. I am in long term recovery. Meaning, I have not had a drink or used any mind altering substance since January 10th 2010.
I began to drink at the age of 17. My goal in life at that point was to feel worth something, to be accepted which lead to drugs and alcohol. As a result of these behaviors, I began to lie, steal, cheat and formed abusive relationships.
The First Step
I checked myself into Detox at Lifeline Connections knowing full well that I was done. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity of this in-patient treatment center. I learned about my disease and was given a solution. The more I talk about treatment the more I realize what it has done for my recovery.
What This Story of Recovery Is to Alex
Sobriety has allowed me the amazing opportunity to see life through a clear lens. I have been given the opportunity to grow and connect with so many new people in Vancouver’s amazing recovery community. One of my favorite things to do now is speaking treatment centers. It is such an honor to be able to give back what was so freely given.
I pray every day to be given a vision, a divine choice, and an ability to filter truth so that I may carry out God’s will. Further, God will only do for what I cannot do for myself. He has taught me that through suffering I learn perseverance, through perseverance I develop character, and through my character I achieve hope. Some days are easier than others, but what counts is that when I lay my head down at night, I know that my slate has been cleared.
