Last Holiday Season, my addiction had a hold on me. Although I wished to be sober for the holidays, it just couldn’t become a reality at the time. My addiction was too powerful, to the point where I lost a relationship immediately following the holidays where I spent a lot of time with her and her family. I became selfish after that incident and sought self-pity from everyone. The emotional wounds have since turned to scars after a year has passed, but there has been tremendous personal growth since that time. This year I have been blessed to get the opportunity to spend the holidays with my family as a sober self. The love that spreads through the holiday season is what makes this a special time of the year. I am looking forward to spending time with my family as well as friends from Miracle House and giving back to them as a token of appreciation for the opportunity I have been given to get sober. It is a wonderful feeling to be out of the metal haze of my addiction and see that the holidays are about giving back and sharing love, not being selfish.
Last Updated on May 24, 2022
